The Fellowship of the Ring is represented in the game by a number of figures and counters.
— The Ring-bearers figure (Frodo & Sam) indicates the last known position of the Fellowship. It is placed in the region where the Fellowship was last declared or revealed. At the start of the game, it is placed in Rivendell. Whenever rules or Event cards refer to the current location of the Fellowship, it is determined by the position of this figure, regardless of the position of the Fellowship Progress counter.
— The Fellowship Progress counter shows how far the Fellowship has traveled from its last known position and indicates whether the Fellowship is Hidden or Revealed. This counter is placed on the Fellowship Track on the game board and is moved a step forward each time the Fellowship advances.
— The Companion figures and counters (seven individual Characters) represent the heroes of the Free Peoples. Initially their figures and counters are placed in the Fellowship of the Ring Box on the game board to indicate that they are all part of the Fellowship. When a Companion leaves the Fellowship, his figure is moved from the box to the map and his counter is removed from the Fellowship Box.
Front: Hidden
Back: Revealed
Meriadoc
Peregrin
Gimli
Legolas
Boromir
Gandalf the Grey
Strider