Ylva

Ylfa is a supporting character in the series. She is kickass, strong, and doesn't swoon over her (many) admirers.

Personality
As I previously mentioned, Ylfa is a strong person in the series. Being a Viking's daughter, she deals with her neighbours and friends changing quite often. A Viking's life is not very stable, even if you're a girl and don't go to fight.

Background
She is Thors' (the Troll)daughter. Her younger brother Thorfinn and he are caught up in a fight while leaving to escape from war. Thor dies and Thorfinn escapes by being embauched by her father's assassin.

Abilities
Ylfa is a multi-talented girl. She can fish, whale, knit, crotchet, tend sheep, cook and speak her mind.

Role in the Series
When Thors dies and Thorfinn doesn't come home after escaping with his father on a warship, Ylfa becomes the main supporter of the family, especially since her mother is of very frail nature. In fact, Ylfa is seen as quite a rebel and maniac/crazy girl by the village. This is probably because she has to fish, whale, and all the women's jobs too. Soon after the loss of two family members, she overcompensates by working. In the end, Helga has to teach her self-control. Later on in the series, Leif tries to convince Thorfinn to come back by telling Ylfa has gotten married and has children.