The book does not introduce Bard until Smaug is flying over his home, Lake-town, but the films set up his character earlier. In The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,the Dwarves pay Bard to smuggle ...

BEFORE reaching their final destination and facing the dragon, the Dwarves make a stop at Lake-town. This is the town where one Bard lives. Played by Luke Evans, this character is an enigma. A ...

The book features a talking thrush who flies toward Bard as Smaug attacks Lake-town. The talking bird informs Bard of Smaug's weak spot in the hollow of his left breast.