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Dúnhere
Dúnhere, nephew of Erkenbrand of the Westfold, was Lord of Harrowdale in Rohan during the War of the Ring. As chieftain of the people who lived in the valley of Harrowdale in the White Mountains south of Edoras and as a skilled and valiant captain, he led half an éored in a charge against Saruman's forces during the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen, so that Grimbold's men were able to retreat to safety.
At the muster of Rohan in Dunharrow he advised King Théoden. Dúnhere fell during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields and was buried in the Mounds of Mundburg.

Elfhelm
Elfhelm was Marshal of the garrison of Edoras under King Théoden. In February of 3019, Elfhelm was asked to aid Théodred and set out with four companies to the Fords of Isen where he found Théodred already mortally wounded. With his help, the rest of Saruman's forces were driven back, which is how the First Battle of the Fords of Isen ended. During the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen he was attacked by Saruman's wolf-riders and thus forced to retreat towards the East. He returned back to Edoras to prevent a possible attack from plunderers and wolf-riders. After the great muster at Dunharrow Elfhelm became commander of the Eastmark. As such, he led the right charge during the Battle of the Pelennor fields and attacked the enemy forces and siege-engines. After victory had been achieved, he led 3000 Riders to Anorien where he cleared the lands of enemies. When Éomer became King of Rohan, Elfhelm remained Marshal of the Eastmark.

Elfwine
Elfwine the Fair was the son of Éomer Éadig, King of Rohan, and Lothíriel. He bore a strong resemblance to his grandfather, Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth. In the year 63 of the Fourth Age he succeeded his father on the throne to become the nineteenth King of Rohan.

Éothain
Éothain means "horse warrior" from the Old English "eoh" meaning "horse" and "thain", a "warrior in service to the king". This young lad, who is a sister to Freda, appeared in Peter Jackson's movie adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. He is sent to ride towards Edoras with his little sister to escape the plundering bands of Uruk-hai and Dunlendings and to inform the King of the people's perilous situation.

Erkenbrand
Erkenbrand was Lord of the Westfold in Rohan during the War of the Ring. He is described as tall and strong and King Théoden said that the valor of Helm Hammerhand lived again in him. As the highest ranking lord in western Rohan, he dwelt in Hornburg of Helm's Deep, where he strengthened the defenses. After Théodred's death Erkenbrand became the commander of Rohan's western defenses and he intended to defend Helm's Deep in order to prevent Saruman's forces from coming to Edoras. During the Battle of Helm's Deep he rounded up about one thousand Rohirrim and was met by Gandalf the White. Together they descended into the Deeping-coomb while King Théoden led a charge from the Hornburg, leading to the defeat of Saruman's forces. When King Théoden rode to the aid of Gondor, Erkenbrand was left in charge of the defense of Rohan. After the War of the Ring he was named Marshal of the Westmark by King Éomer.

Felaróf
Felaróf, the ancestor of the mearas, was a strong, swift, proud and beautiful white horse. It was said that he was descended from a line of horses which were brought to Middle-Earth from the Undying Lands by the Vala Orome himself. As a young foal, Felaróf was captured by Léod of the Éothéod, who died after the attempt to mount him when he was fully grown. Léod's son Eorl vowed to avenge his father's death and tracked the horse down. Eorl took Felaróf as a weregild, and the horse submitted to Eorl and gave up his freedom. It was said that the horse was able to understand the language of Men and he allowed no one but Eorl to ride him without bit or bridle. In 2510, Eorl rode Felaróf to the aid of Gondor at the Battle of the Field of Celebrant. The mearas, Felaróf's descendants, were magnificent, long-lived horses of which Shadowfax was the most famous.

Freda
Freda was sister to Éothain in Peter Jackson's movie adaptation of the Lord of the Rings. She is sent to ride to Edoras together with her brother to escape an attack by the Dunlendings. Later she is seen on the treck to Helm's Deep and during the battle she hides in the Glittering Caves together with the other women, children and elderly citizens of the Mark.

Gamling
Gamling was from the Westfold and understood the language of Dunland beyond the Gap of Rohan and was familiar with the Dunlendings. At the time of the War of the Ring, he was an old man, who was put in charge of the forces defending Helm's Dike by Erkenbrand. When King Théoden arrived at Helm's Deep with reinforcements from Edoras on March 3, 3019, Gamling and his men pulled back from Helm's Dike and entered the stronghold. During the Battle of Helm's Deep he led the Men of the Westfold in a charge that drove the Orcs back. However, after the Deeping Wall had been breached, he retreated into the Deep with Gimli and Éomer, where they defended the narrows before the entrance to the Glittering Caves until dawn when Gandalf and Erkenbrand arrived with reinforcements.

Grimbold
Grimbold, a man of great strength and stature who made his home in Grimslade in the Westfold was a lesser Marshal of the Westfold under Théodred's command. At the first Battle of the Fords of Isen he covered the retreat to the Fords and commanded the defense of the western side of the Fords. Although he rushed to aid Théodred, he was too late to save the King's son from the attackers from Isengard. Now being in charge of the defenses at the River Isen, he was determined to defend the Fords for as long as he could. When they were surrounded by Saruman's overwhelming forces, Grimbold's men formed a shield-wall which held until they were forced to abandon their position and retreat. Grimbold and his men later joined Erkenbrand's men and took part in the great charge, led by Gandalf the White and Erkenbrand, which helped win the Battle of Helm's Deep. When the Rohirrim rode to Gondor's aid, Grimbold acted as Third Marshal of the Mark and commanded the Muster of the Westmark. He led the left flank of the Rohirric charge, but was killed in the Battle of the Pelennor fields.

Lady Haleth
Lady Haleth was the daughter of Haldad of the Haladin, the second of the three peoples of the Edain who crossed the Blue Mountains and entered Beleriand. There they dwelt in the southern part of Thargelion for a while, but then Orcs attacked them and both Haldad and his son Haldar were slain. Thus Lady Haleth became the leader of her people and led many of them westward to find a new home in the Forest of Brethil. It is after her that the People of Haleth are named.

Háma
Háma was the Doorward of King Théoden of Rohan and Captain of the King's Guard. When Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli first arrived at Meduseld, he asked them to leave their weapons outside the door, only allowing Gandalf to enter with his staff. After King Théoden had been freed from Saruman's influence, Háma presented the King with his sword Herugrim. Later he followed King Théoden into battle and was killed during the Battle of Helm's Deep while he defended the Gate.

Hasufel
Hasufel was a great dark-grey horse which originally belonged to Garulf, a Rider of Rohan who was killed in a battle against a band of Uruk-hai. He was lent to Aragorn by Éomer together with Arod, the horse which bore Legolas and Gimli. Aragorn rode Hasufel to Helm's Deep, where the horse carried him during the charge of the Eorlingas. When the Rangers of the North brought Aragorn's own horse Roheryn to him, he rode Roheryn to the Paths of the Dead and beyond.

Lothíriel
Lothíriel was the daughter of Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth and she had three elder brothers, Elphir, Erchirion and Amrothos. In 3020 she married Éomer and they had one son, Elfwine the Fair, who later succeeded his father on the throne of Rohan.

Shadowfax
Shadowfax was the chief of the mearas and the greatest of all horses at the end of the Third Age. In the daylight his coat appeared silver, while at night it was shadowy grey, thus making him nearly invisible in the dark. Light-footed and very swift, he was able to run great distances without tiring. When Gandalf tried to warn King Théoden of Saruman's treachery, he was thrown out and told to take any horse and leave. Having seen Shadowfax running in the fields, Gandalf persuaded the horse to carry him. They journeyed to the Shire in only six days where Gandalf released Shadowfax and told him to return home. Shadowfax returned to Gandalf at the edge of Fangorn Forest, from whence he bore Gandalf to Meduseld, where King Théoden was freed from Saruman's influence. In gratitude he agreed to give Shadowfax to Gandalf. With Shadowfax' help, Gandalf gathered the scattered Riders of Rohan and brought them to the Battle of Helm's Deep at dawn which led to Saruman's defeat. Thereafter Shadowfax bore Gandalf and Pippin to Minas Tirith where he continued to serve as Gandalf's reliable steed. He was the only free horse in Middle-earth who was able to endure the terror of the Nazgûl and stood unmoving when the Lord of the Nazgûl confronted Gandalf. After the War of the Ring, Gandalf rode Shadowfax to the Grey Havens and it is likely that the Istar was permitted to take Shadowfax with him into the West.

Stybba
Stybba was a shaggy grey hill-pony which was given to Meriadoc Brandybuck by King Théoden, when the Hobbit pledged his allegiance to the King of Rohan. Merry rode Stybba from Helm's Deep to Dunharrow and left the pony there, when he was ordered to stay behind. Instead, he secretly rode to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields behind Dernhelm on Windfola.

Théoden
Théoden was born in 2948 as son of King Thengel and Morwen of Lossarnach. Having grown up in Gondor and Meduseld, he married Elfhild, who died giving birth to their only child Théodred. In 2980, King Thengel died and was succeeded by King Théoden who was then thirty-two. Beloved by his people, he was a strong and vital king who was First Marshal of the Mark and commander of the cavalry at the same time. However, things changed in the year 3014 when Théoden became ill and seemed to age prematurely. Although only sixty-six years old, he appeared withered and bent like a very old man. Heavily dependant on Gríma Wormtongue's advice, his own judgment was clouded and he seldomly left Meduseld. Gríma attempted to spread dissension and discredit the king's commanders. Despite these efforts Éomer and the other commanders remained loyal to their king. Only later was the full scale of Saruman's influence and treachery known, who used Gríma as his emissary. Even Gandalf's warnings that Saruman prepared an attack on the Mark were dismissed and the wizard sent to leave. Rohan began to be troubled by Orcs, Wolf-riders and evil men in the service of Saruman and Théodred organized the defenses even without any royal orders. Things worsened when Théodred was slain at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen and King Théoden was worse than ever under Gríma's influence, rendering him unable to offer sound guidance to his people in need. It was then that Gandalf the White arrived at Meduseld together with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli. He freed the King's mind of Saruman's influence and returned him to his old self again. Théoden led a force of over one thousand Rohirrim out of Edoras to Helm's Deep, where they manned the defenses of the Deeping-wall and the Hornburg. The outcome of the Battle of Helm's Deep looked dreary and bleak until dawn when Théoden led a charge out of the causeway and met with Gandalf, Erkenbrand and the Huorns of Fangorn Forest. After the victory had been achieved, Théoden led his men to Dunharrow where he was given the Red Arrow by Hirgon. After the muster, Théoden led a force of six thousand Riders south to Gondor. The Rohirrim charged down onto the Pelennor fields with their King in the lead, who slew the chieftain of the Haradrim. His fate was sealed when the Lord of the Nazgûl descended onto the field mounted on a fell beast. Théoden's horse Snowmane was terrified, reared and was struck by an arrow. The horse fell to the ground, crushing his master beneath him. Éowyn came to the defense of the King, slew the fell beast and vanquished the Lord of the Nazgûl together with Meriadoc Brandybuck. Gravely injured, Théoden passed his banner on to Éomer before he closed his eyes forever. Théoden's body was borne into Minas Tirith where he was later taken to a tomb in the Hallows. After the downfall of Sauron, Éomer decided to bring his uncle home to be buried in Rohan. The funeral procession comprised the Fellowship, Galadriel, Celeborn, Queen Arwen, Faramir, Prince Imrahil, Elrond and his sons and Théoden was laid to rest in peace in a burial mound in the Barrowfield.

Théodred
Théodred was born in 2978 of the Third Age as son of Elfhild and King Théoden of Rohan. His mother died giving birth to him and he was an only child, but his orphaned cousins Éomer and Éowyn became like brother and sister to him. When Gríma began to infest King Théoden's mind, he sought to turn Théodred and Éomer against the King and against each other, but they remained loyal and steadfast, thus posing a threat to Saruman's plans to conquer the Mark. Théodred was stationed at Helm's Deep as Second Marshal of the Mark where he was responsible for the defense of the western border and the Gap of Rohan. Soon he realized Saruman's plan to attack Rohan and organized the defenses, summoning reinforcements from Edoras led by Elfhelm. At the First Battle of the Fords of Isen, Théodred and his éored occupied a small island in the middle of the Fords, while Grimbold held the western bank and the main force of the Rohirrim defended the eastern shore. Théodred's position was attacked relentlessly by Saruman's forces until Théodred was slain. He was buried with his fallen men on the island. Since King Théoden was now left without an heir, he later named his nephew Éomer his successor.

Théodwyn
Théodwyn was born in 2963 of the Third Age as daughter of King Thengel of Rohan and Morwen of Lossarnach. She had three older sisters and an older brother, Théoden, who loved her dearly. She married Eomund of Eastfold in 2989 and they had two children together; Éomer and Éowyn. The family dwelt at Aldburg in the Folde and Eomund, as the chief Marshal of the Mark, was responsible for the eastern marches. In 3002 Eomund was slain by Orcs and shortly afterward Théodwyn was taken ill and died. Thus King Théoden took Éomer and Éowyn into his own home and raised them as his own.

Warg
Wargs were a particularly evil, demonic kind of wolf, who were intelligent and capable of speech in their own language. They lived mainly in Wilderland on the eastern side of the Misty Mountains. In the Battle of the Five Armies they fought together with the Orcs against the Dwarves, the Wood-Elves and the Lake-Men. Later a group of Wargs crossed to the western side of the Misty Mountains and attacked the Fellowship of the Ring during the night. Legolas slew their leader with a flaming arrow and Gandalf sent them fleeing by setting the ring of trees atop the hill on fire. Whether this group of Wargs had acted independently or whether it had been sent by Sauron or possibly Saruman is open to speculation. In Peter Jackson's movie adaptation a group of Warg-riders that had been sent by Saruman attacked the people of Rohan who were on their way from Edoras to seek refuge in the fortress of Helm's Deep.

Windfola
Windfola was a great grey horse that bore Dernhelm and Merry safely through the charge of the Rohirrim onto the Pelennor Fields. When the Witch-king of Angmar descended upon the field, Windfola threw both riders and fled in terror.

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