Age: 44 Birthday: 969 AD Height: 170 cm (5' 7") Hair color: Blond Eye color: blue Family: Olaf (father) Lydia (mother) A cunning, mysterious Viking who commands a mercenary band of vikings, of which Thorfinn is a member. Askeladd is a tactical genius and a master swordsman. His ability to manipulate those around him turned a horde of pirates and raiders into a close-knit group loyal to him, as well as proving him capable of turning enemies into allies, as seen with Thorfinn, Thorkell, and Prince Canute. (Source: Vinland Saga Wiki, edited)