Thorin's Company

Here is Thorin's Company, based on Peter Jackson's interpretation of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit.  The book doesn't provide detailed descriptions of each individual dwarf, so the Weta team developed their own versions.  Each dwarf was given a distinct look and character, much more than simply different coloured hoods.

I'm a bit unsatisfied with the photos, I'll redo them and hopefully get better results.

Here is Thorin Oakenshield and his nephews Fili and Kili (apologies to the Tolkien purists, but I won't be mucking about with the correct accents on dwarf names). 

Brothers Dwalin and Balin

Bifur, Bofu and Bombur.  The Weta team determined that these were non-noble dwarfs, to set them apart from about half of the other dwarves, who were of Durin's line.  Bombur is one of the few dwarves to be given any distinguishing characteristics; unfortunately that characteristic is that he is the 'fat one'.  

Oin and Gloin.  Gloin's chief characteristic is that he is the father of Gimli, and as a result, he also seems to be most 'dwarf-like' of the dwarves.

Ori, Dori and Nori, another group of non-noble dwarves.

And of course, Bilbo and Gandalf.