I actually like that Gimli, but it does tutor two cards out of your draw deck on turn one. In theory, you could have four copies of each and take eight free peoples cards out of your deck before even playing a Shadow phase.
The flavor of the card, of course, is great. Maybe this:
At the start of the fellowship phase, you may take a copy of My Axe is Notched or Final Count into hand from your draw deck.
While you can spot more tokens on Final Count than on My Axe Is Notched, Gimli is strength +2.
Maybe give him a companion:
•Legolas, Show-Off Companion • Elf
Strength: 6
Vitality 3:
Signet: Aragorn
Archer.
While you can spot Gimli, Final Count and My Axe Is Notched cannot be discarded from play.
Maneuver: Remove a token from My Axe Is Notched to reinforce a token on Final Count.
Thoughts?
-wtk