At first Bilbo assumes that they have the wrong home; later he discovers otherwise. Bilbo's initial refusal of the adventure is seen as weakness. However, Bilbo's "Took side had won" over his more subtle homebody side (Tolkien 18). Bilbo was quick to get in the game at the mere thought of the dwarves thinking him weak. Bilbo decided that he would for sure "go without bed and breakfast" to prove himself as fierce (Tolkien 18). In the end Bilbo agrees to join the dwarves on the adventure, because he realizes that the idea of an adventure does appeal to him.
Moreover, all heroes have helpers, for everyone gets in a bind in which he needs assistance at one time or another. The "helpers" are an important part of the Campbellian hero. Bilbo and the dwarves have several helpers on their adventure. The most important helper of their adventure is Gandalf, "an extraordinary old man" and a wizard (Gray 5). Gandalf helps Bilbo and the dwarves get out of quite a few mishaps or tight spots. Then of course the next helpers are the elves. Just to clarify these are the elves which Gandalf has friendly relations. Elrond, the chief, identifies some key notes on their map and identifies some swords, the "Orcrist" or "Goblin-cleaver" and the "Glamdring" or "Foe-hammer" for which they come by thanks to their first trial (Green 121). The next helpers are the eagles. Then there is Beorn, half bear half human, a rather important helper to Bilbo and the dwarves. Beorn, "enemy of the orcs" or goblins, helps them with supplies and transportation for what may be considered the most difficult part of their journey (Hardy 39). The final helpers are the Lake men, once Bilbo and the dwarves reach the final stretch of their journey.
Next in a hero's journey is "the road of trials" (Campbell 36). There are two very important trials and several others that tie into Bilbo's journey. The first of the important trials concerns only Bilbo.