Gudrid

Gudrid is a supporting character of Vinland Saga. A once widowed young woman, now fleeing from her husband by arranged marriage, she travels with Thorfinn and company with the hopes of creating a paradise in Vinland.

A strange woman, given the times, she wishes to be a sailing adventurer, so stabs her husband, and flees as he is attempting to consummate their marriage. Thorfinn allows her to join them, and they set off together, attempting to outpace her spouse.