"The Hobbit" character (5)
I believe the answer is:
bilbo
'the hobbit character' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bilbo that I've seen before include "___ Baggins, a leading hobbit" , "sword" , "The Hobbit hero" , "Frodo's uncle (LOTR)" , "Rapier - I blob (anag)" .)