Brand

Brand (Late Third Age ? - TA 3019) was the King of Dale during the War of the Ring. Brand was the son of Bain and the grandson of Bard the Bowman, who slew the dragon Smaug. Brand became King of Dale in TA 3007. He maintained good relations with the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain and his realm extended far south and east of Laketown.

History
In the year leading up to the War of the Ring, messengers from Mordor came to Dale seeking news of Bilbo Baggins and the Ring that he bore. King Brand did not answer their questions but he feared that Dale would be attacked from the east.

The attack came in March of 3019. Easterlings crossed the Redwater and Brand retreated to Dale. The Men of Dale led by Brand and the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain led by Dain Ironfoot fought side by side for three days in the Battle of Dale. On March 17, King Brand was killed and Dain stood over his body wielding his axe until he too was slain. The Men and dwarves took refuge in the Lonely Mountain until news of the victory in the South reached them and they came forth to drive away their attackers. Brand's son Bard II succeeded him as King of Dale.

Portrayal in other Media
Brand is also a playable hero in BFME2 - The Rise of the Witch-king.