Why did Thorin immediately choose Bilbo to trust above all of the other dwarves? We’ve seen them become close over the journey, but even I can admit that he was much closer with Balin, and especially moreso with Dwalin. I’ve seen and read countless statements by Graham McTavish and Richard that the two dwarves not only grew up together, but that they’re basically best friends. That Dwalin is the one Thorin trusts the most, and will go to anything with. So with much closer ties to others, not to mention his own nephews, we’re never given a reason as to why he trusts Bilbo so immediately, and the ONLY other thing I can think of us that he had feelings for Bilbo.