Main Characters 1. Thorfinn • The main protagonist. He starts as a young boy who idolizes his father but later becomes obsessed with revenge. Over time, he struggles with guilt and searches for a peaceful purpose in life. 2. Askeladd • A clever, strategic mercenary leader. He is complex—sometimes cruel, sometimes honorable—and plays a huge role in shaping Thorfinn’s life. 3. Thors • Thorfinn’s father, a former legendary warrior who becomes a pacifist. His beliefs strongly influence the sto