A
Ake
Farmer on Ketil’s estate. A loyal worker, not deeply involved in the main plot.
Anne
Devout Christian girl from a village destroyed by Askeladd’s band. Her quiet sorrow reflects the cost of war on innocents.
Ari
Icelandic boy and early friend of Thorfinn. Represents the peaceful life Thorfinn leaves behind.
Arngrim
Minor Viking character. Appears briefly among raiders.
Arnheid
A tragic slave on Ketil’s farm. Formerly married to Gardar. Her story deeply impacts Einar and Thorfinn.
Asgeir
Background warrior. Not a key narrative figure.
Askeladd
Brilliant and manipulative Viking leader. Kills Thorfinn’s father, Thors. Mentors and antagonises Thorfinn before sacrificing himself for Canute’s vision.
Asrid
Little information available. Likely a background or minor figure.
Asser
Minor soldier or courtier figure, barely involved in main story arcs.
Atli
Inept yet sympathetic farmhand under Snake. Desperate to escape the brutality of slave life.
B
Badger
One of Snake’s men. Minor comic relief with little development.
Baldr
King Sweyn’s young and innocent son. Serves as a moral anchor during Canute’s court struggles.
Bjorn
Askeladd’s fiercely loyal right-hand man. A berserker who tragically seeks friendship from Askeladd.
Brodd
Likely a minor background Viking or farmhand.
Bug-Eyes
Quirky farmhand under Snake. Named for his appearance. Used for humour.
Bui
Minor background warrior, not central to the plot.
C
Canute
Prince turned King of England and Denmark. Initially timid, he matures into a bold and ruthless ruler inspired by Askeladd’s ideals.
Cordelia
Minor background character. Possibly associated with Canute’s court.
D
Drott
Member of Canute’s royal guard. Known for his intimidating strength.
Dyri
Minor Viking warrior. Not heavily featured.
E
Eadric
A nobleman in Canute’s court. Typical of the scheming English nobility of the time.
Ear
Minor background character, possibly a court or battle scene extra.
Edmund Ironside
Historical figure featured briefly. English prince and rival to Canute.
Einar
Kind and hardworking slave who becomes Thorfinn’s closest friend. Helps inspire Thorfinn’s path of peace.
Emma
Queen of England and Canute’s stepmother. Political and composed.
Eskil
Minor character, possibly part of the Vinland arc community.
Estrid
Canute’s beloved sister. Serves as his emotional anchor.
Ethelred II
Historical English king. His actions spur parts of the Danish conquest.
F
Faxi
Likely a minor Viking or background character.
Floki
Scheming Jomsviking leader. Betrays Thors and later opposes Thorfinn.
Flott
Minor or background character, possibly from the Jomsvikings.
Fox
Cruel farmhand who torments slaves. Infamously cuts Einar’s hair to humiliate him.
G
Ga’aoqi
A character introduced in the Vinland arc. Likely Indigenous.
Ganglati
Minor warrior character. Appears in combat scenes.
Gardar
Arnheid’s husband. Former warrior turned desperate man searching for his family.
Garm
Deadly and unpredictable fighter obsessed with challenging strong opponents. Fixated on Thorfinn.
Gitpi
Indigenous child from the Vinland arc. Part of the peaceful life Thorfinn aims to build.
Gorm
Thorfinn’s grandfather. A greedy, comical elder with limited moral compass.
Gratianus
A Christian monk who guides Thorfinn on morality and peace.
Grimm
Warrior introduced during the Vinland arc. Strong, erratic, and a key settler.
Gudrid
Strong-willed woman who seeks freedom and purpose. Marries Thorfinn and joins the Vinland journey.
Gunnar
Minor Viking character. Little screen time.
H
Harkon
Briefly appearing warrior. Not a major role.
Haldor
Likely a background Viking or farmer.
Halfdan
Feared enforcer and landowner. Cold and brutal in dealing with debtors.
Hallgerd
Possibly related to the Icelandic characters. Not prominently featured.
Harald
Fighter and noble, briefly featured.
Harald (King of Norway)
Historical king who opposes Canute’s ambitions. Appears in later arcs.
Harold
Likely background Viking. Not central to the story.
Helga
Thorfinn’s mother. Kind and supportive. Represents the life Thorfinn leaves behind.
Helgi
Possibly one of the Jomsvikings. Limited role.
Hild
Skilled huntress and inventor who seeks revenge on Thorfinn. Her relationship with him evolves from hate to mutual respect.
Hjalti
Minor Icelandic character from early chapters.
Hordaland
Region-based character name or reference. Not a major figure.
Hrafnkell
Farmer on Ketil’s estate. Possibly associated with the retainer class.
Hrefna
Minor Icelandic background character.
I
Iron Fist Ketil
Owner of the slave farm. Not as tough as his nickname implies. Weak-willed and fearful.
Ivar
Minor Jomsviking or noble character.
J
Jabbathe
Background warrior or noble. Not prominent.
John
Possibly a Christian character or courtier, not central to the story.
K
Karli
Orphaned child taken in by Thorfinn’s group. Symbol of peace and rebuilding.
Karli’s Mama
Killed in the Vinland arc. Her death leaves Karli in Thorfinn’s care.
Ketil
Father of Olmar and Thorgil. Owns the farm where Thorfinn and Einar are enslaved.
Kjallakr
Minor or historical figure. Limited role in the story.
L
Leif Ericson
Old family friend of Thors. Comic relief but brave and loyal. Devoted to finding and rescuing Thorfinn.
Lizard
Minor character, possibly comic or symbolic name.
Lotta
Background female character. Likely not a major figure.
Lydia
Minor female character, possibly seen during the farm or court arcs.
M
Magni
Minor Viking or settler character.
Mar
Background character. Limited impact on the main story.
Miskwekepu’j
Indigenous character from the Vinland arc.
Mole
Comedic farmhand, part of Snake’s group.
Mols
Possibly a settler or farmhand. Little known detail.
Mord
Minor background warrior or noble.
Mr. Ugge
Farmhand with a comical or minor role.
Mui’n
Another Indigenous character introduced in Vinland.
N
Niskawaji’j
Indigenous character from the Vinland arc.
Njall
Minor Icelandic or Viking character. Briefly appears.
O
Oddny
Female character from Icelandic storyline. Not heavily featured.
Olaf
Thorfinn’s uncle. Appears briefly in early chapters.
Olm
Viking retainer on Ketil’s farm. Supports Olmar. Loyal but brutal.
Olmar
Spoiled son of Ketil who seeks glory. Insecure and manipulated.
Olov
Background Viking character.
Otto
Minor or background figure in the story.
P
Pater
Kind overseer on Ketil’s farm. Helps Einar and Thorfinn. Respected for his fairness.
Plmk
Possibly a placeholder or error in source. No clear reference.
R
Ragnar
Canute’s protector and foster father. Loyal to a fault. His death marks Canute’s turning point.
Rat
Minor comic relief or insult character name.
S
Sigurd
Gudrid’s former fiancé. Violent and possessive. Later becomes a pursuer in the Vinland arc.
Sigvaldi
Jomsviking leader. Powerful and revered. Has influence over the Jomsvikings.
Snake
Sharp and honourable leader of the farm’s guards. A seasoned warrior with a mysterious past.
Snorre
Likely a reference to Snorri, Leif’s crewmember. Minor comic character.
Sparrow
Comedic minor character. Possibly a guard or worker.
Spider
Likely a nickname for a small or agile character, used comically.
Sture
Background settler or farmhand. Not significant to plot.
Styrk
Appears in Jomsviking or war scenes. Secondary role.
Sverkel
Old man and father of Ketil. Wise and blunt. Teaches Thorfinn simple farming.
Sweyn
King of Denmark and England. Ruthless ruler and Canute’s father.
T
Thegn
Noble warrior class. Several appear in Canute’s court.
Thora
Thors’ wife and Thorfinn’s mother. Peaceful and nurturing.
Thorfinn
Main protagonist. Son of Thors. Former warrior seeking redemption and peace in Vinland.
Thorgil
Olmar’s older brother. Fierce and battle-hungry warrior.
Thorkell
Giant warrior who delights in battle. Canute’s ally. Surprisingly wise beneath his violent nature.
Thors Snorresson
Thorfinn’s father. Former Jomsviking who chose peace. Killed by Askeladd. His ideals influence Thorfinn.
Thorvald
Icelandic relative. Briefly appears in the early storyline.
Toad
Comic relief. One of the less competent guards or farmhands.
Tore
Minor Viking or court figure.
Torgrim
Warrior under Askeladd. Often paired with Atli. Survives early arcs.
Tulla
Background settler or female character in Vinland arc.
V
Vagn
Jomsviking leader with strong principles. Opposes Floki’s tyranny.
Vargar
Group of rogue warriors or rebels. Oppose the main powers.
W
Wild Dog
Ferocious fighter, possibly a nickname or title. Limited appearance.
Willibald
Philosophical priest who travels with Leif. Represents introspection and faith.
Wrage
Warrior or noble with brief appearance.
Wulf
Canute’s loyal bodyguard. Stoic and disciplined.
Y
Ylva
Thorfinn’s older sister. Strong and grounded. Holds the family together in Iceland.
Ymir
Indigenous character or symbolic name from Vinland arc.
