[The Saucepan Man]

I take an "implied connection" to mean a connection that follows from the circumstances of the two characters in question. It does not encompass pure speculation without any solid evidence from Tolkien's writings (otherwise connections might be contrived to make almost any answer fit). That, to my mind, precludes any connection between Earnur and the Mouth of Sauron, Shagrat, Gorbag or Shelob.

Ruitha, if your puzzle does involve speculation (and no one has got it yet), I suggest you tell us and set a new question. If not, pleae confirm so people can keep guessing.

And Lord of Angmar, going back a few questions, how can you doubt the connection between Bilbo and Dwalin when they both went on the same Quest together? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]