Askeladd

Askeladd (アシェラッドAsheraddo) is a cunning, mysterious pirate Viking. He is half Danish, half Gaul, which makes him an outsider.

Appearance
Askellad is an average Viking sized warrior. He's very strong -he's proven this by chopping a man in full armor completely in half (down the middle)- being half Gaulish and half Danish and is the son of a powerful warlord's slave; he's blond. Strength requires muscle and is not lacking and has a small beard that goes just around his mouth. Askellad has sharp and cunning eyes and is always in full armor. His constantly present sword gives an appearance of an alert general more than an old commander losing control.

Personality
Although Askeladd sometimes wants to give the impression of being weak, old, or not in control of his troops to his enemies, he's the exact opposite. He uses deception to give a false sense of 'we-can-win-this-no-problem'. Then to surprise them and take advantage of their momentary loss of sense and order to bring them down.

Role in the Series
Askeladd's role in the series is the captain of a notorious band of Viking pirates. He is the unlawful murderer of Thors. He's Thorfinn's 'boss' even though Thorfinn rarely listens to him, apart from when he gets a chance to fight Askeladd (his usual reward). He is one of the more confusing characters in the series, even after he dies.