A natural warrior, Uhtred is a leader of men — fearless, instinctive, and driven by a deep-seated need to reclaim his homeland. Read Full Bio

Fearless, gutsy, outspoken, and a born fighter, Brida feels at home in the boisterous world of the Danes. Read Full Bio

As the King who dreamt of uniting the separate kingdoms of England, Alfred has integrity and true gravitas. Read Full Bio

The most senior ranking Dane, Ubba is loud, brash, violent, playful and a little unhinged. Read Full Bio

A Danish warlord and Ubba's second-in-command, Guthrum is a man of quiet intensity. Read Full Bio

Leofric is Odda the Elder's military man and a trusted Saxon warrior. Read Full Bio

Uhtred's Saxon father's priest, Beocca, goes on to become Alfred's most trusted advisor. Read Full Bio

Uhtred's Danish brother, Ragnar the Younger embodies the Viking way of life — freedom, passion, challenge and adventure. Read Full Bio

Aethelwold wants to stake his claim on the throne, but drinking and womanizing take priority. Read Full Bio

Odda the Elder is Alfred's most trusted and senior Ealdorman and must tolerate the embarrassment of his devious son. Read Full Bio

Odda the Younger is slippery, dishonorable and morally corrupt, and his ambition leads him into deep waters. Read Full Bio

Mildrith is Uhtred's wife and Odda the Elder's godchild. Read Full Bio

One of Cornish King Peredur's two wives, Iseult is a beautiful sorceress. Read Full Bio

Aelswith is fiercely loyal and protective of her husband, King Alfred. Read Full Bio

A formidable and infamous Danish warlord, Earl Ragnar is fearless, charming, and a natural leader, and doesn't hesitate to take Uhtred under his wing. Read Full Bio

The elderly Ravn is a Viking poet and wise man who is philosophical about the struggles of the Danes. Read Full Bio

Lord Uhtred is Uhtred's father, and a formidable fighter and ruler of the kingdom of Bebbanburg in Northumbria. Read Full Bio

Aelfric is Uhtred's uncle and usurper of the throne of Bebbanburg. Read Full Bio