Hobbits as Eru's race chosen to bear the Ring

[Legolas]

Just a comment on the side...

Gandalf is regarded as being on of the “lesser” Istari, weaker, smaller, older, and unassuming.

Regarded as such only by himself, and his incarnation's physical appearance. Manwe believed in him enough to call only him out, while the others either volunteered, or were brought along upon request.