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<character>
    <name>Gandalf</name>
    <race>Dwarf</race>
    <age>3057</age>
    <birthplace>Mirkwood</birthplace>
    <appearance>
        <height>6 feet 8 inches</height>
        <hair>White and long, with a flowing beard</hair>
        <eyes>Blue</eyes>
    </appearance>
    <attributes>
        <wisdom>Very High</wisdom>
        <courage>Extremely High</courage>
        <power>High</power>
        <magic>Able to perform telepathy, speak with animals, and summon light</magic>
        <teleportation>Can teleport short distances</teleportation>
    </attributes>
    <background>
        <biography>Gandalf is one of the most powerful wizards in Middle-earth. He was born in the Second Age as a mortal man, but was given a ring of power by Sauron himself, though he later rejected it. He is known for his wisdom, courage, and his ability to lead others. Gandalf played a crucial role in the formation of the Fellowship of the Ring and was instrumental in the destruction of the One Ring.</biography>
        <timeline>
            <event>Created</event>
            <year>3051</year>
            <description>Gandalf is born as a mortal man in Mirkwood.</description>
        </timeline>
        <event>Betrayed by Sauron</event>
        <year>-2941</year>
        <description>Sauron gave Gandalf a ring of power, but he refused to accept it, leading to his betrayal.</description>
        <event>Joining the Fellowship</event>
        <year>3018</year>
        <description>Gandalf joins Frodo and the other members of the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring.</description>
        <event>Death of Gandalf</event>
        <year>3019</year>
        <description>Gandalf sacrifices himself to save Frodo from the balrog in Moria.</description>
    </background>
</character>