Thorfinn

The protagonist of Vinland Saga. Originally a young man obsessed with revenge a caring for nothing else, the events of his slavery and meeting people from his home has helped change him for the better. Although he was once one of the most proficient killers in the land, he was now vowed to never kill again.

Overview

The son of Thors, a famous warrior on the Jomsvikings. He became part of Askeladd’s band after the latter killed his father in order to avenge him. He cared for his revenge and nothing else, doing missions for Askeladd so he could duel and kill him. Although he was given dozens of chances, he never came close to killing Askeladd.

He completely changed after Askeladd was killed by Canute in front of him. For a time he lived in slavery, emotionally dead and caring for nothing, this changed when he met Jorn.