Gandalf

Of all the five Istari, Gandalf possessed the greatest feeling for the dangers and burdens of their mission. Manwe chose the Grey Wizard despite Gandalf's misgivings about his own ability. It was hardly surprising that, unlike Saruman and Alatar, Gandalf chose to go to Middle-earth without taking a lesser companion. (Saruman chose Radagast, while Alatar selected Pallando.) Gandalf came last and entered Endor alone.

Gandalf's purposeful independence and tremendous self-discipline lead him to journey tirelessly and without want of accolades or reward. He never settled in any  one place, nor did  he accumulate  wealth; thus  the label "Grey Pilgrim." His possessions remained few. Gandalf always remained an emissary of the Valar and never permitted worldly ways to sway his actions. Despite the urges inherent in his adopted form, he resisted pride and avoided the hunger for power. The Grey Wizard exhibited emotions, and his posture and gait spoke of his burden, but his true fire always burned deep.

Names

 * Gandalf the Grey
 * Gandalf the White
 * Greyhame (Westron)
 * Incanus (Harondor)
 * Láthspell (Rohirrim)
 * Mithrandir (Eldar, Dúnedain
 * Olórin (Aman)
 * Shorab or Shorob (Dorwinion, Balchoth)
 * Stormcrow (Rohirrim)
 * Tharkûn (Dwarves)
 * White Rider (Rohan, Gondor)

Animals

 * Rohald
 * Shadowfax

Items

 * Glamdring
 * Light-Gem
 * Narya
 * Robes of Aman
 * Wizard's Staff