Halfdan the Black

Harald's violent younger brother. He hates christians and is motivated by getting to kill as many of them as possible. Eventually he grows tired of living in his brother's shadow and of Harald's war with other Norsemen and joins an expedition with Bjorn to the mediterranean. During the trip they form a close friendship which leads to Halfdan joining Lagertha's side when Ivar and Harald declare war on her. When faced by Harald in battle, he is killed. A composite character of the historical Halfdan Ragnarsson and historical Halfdan the Black, the father of Harald Fairhair.