The Hobbit

Why does Gandalf want a burglar rather than a hero or a warrior to accompany the dwarves on their adventure?

Gandalf scratches a sign on Bilboe's door to indicate to the dwarves which house they are meet in.

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Actually, the dwarves really wanted the burglar; they needed someone stealthy to help them steal back their treasure from Smaug.

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The Hobbit