Yes, Smeagol was a hobbit and he was evil before the Ring showed up. He was, if you will remember, an outcast among his own family.
And then there was Ted Sandyman. He wasn't exactly Mr. Niceguy either. Bad apple, that one!
So, yes, hobbits can be evil and there are examples from the books.
-réd
[ December 25, 2001: Message edited by: red ]
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