Krag is an old lesser jarl from west Norway, who’s had enough lip from wannabe kings-of-everyone, so he is stretching his legs westward. He's established a new enclave on an Orkney island nobody was using, and he takes a few ships on trips along the Irish, Welsh, and English coastlines, with occasional trips to the new colonies on Iceland.
Jarlskona, weaver and merchant trading in woolen textiles. Her general clothing is based upon conventional women’s attire in the North Sea region during the period of 700-900. However, some of her adornments are based upon the Cnip burial at the Isle of Lewis, most notably her belt, knife, sickle, and some of her beads.
Hailing from Tønsberg, Norway, this seasoned Skáld is a master of words and wisdom, known across the North for weaving tales and playing songs that bridge kingdoms. Having sailed the seas as both poet and envoy, they carry the weight of diplomacy in their voice, delivering gifts of song and saga between rival kings.
Randvï is a bead trader whose livelihood depends on long and perilous journeys east. The beads she carries have traveled farther than most people ever will, and passed through countless hands before reaching Denmark. Her wealth is shown in her bright garments and glittering jewelry, proof that fortune favors those bold enough to chase it.
Born of a Norwegian mother and a Danish father, this skilled craftsman grew up in the bustling trade town of Ribe, Denmark, where they learned the carpenter’s trade from a young age. With hands seasoned by years of shaping wood, they now travel from camp to camp, crafting and repairing the everyday necessities of Viking life—carts, tools, chests, and more.
Hailing from the thriving trade hub of Haithabu, this woodworker specializes in crafting the everyday items that hold Viking life together. From bowls, buckets, and stools to tool handles and loom parts, their work may not be flashy, but it is essential. Trained in the busy workshops of the town, they value precision, durability, and good trade.
Thorstein is a blacksmith and bladesmith by trade, though he sometimes turns his hand to bows and leatherwork. The forge is where he feels most at home, shaping iron into tools and weapons that serve both daily life and battle. His family has lived in Ireland for generations, and hints of Hibernian ways linger in their blood and craft.
Born in Norway, she was carried across the sea to Dublin as a child when her family made a new home there. Life in the busy settlement taught her to turn her hands to whatever was needed. She works with fibers, mends and makes shoes, and takes on small crafts that keep daily life running smoothly. Though not a master of one trade, she is useful in many.
Skúli is the son of freed thralls who earned their liberty with hammer and anvil. From them he learned that skill in shaping iron can buy respect as surely as it buys bread. His forge sings with sparks as he fashions tools, nails, and weapons for those who can pay. Each piece he makes is a mark of freedom, stronger than the chains his family once wore.
Losten is a Pictish brewer who travels widely, spreading brewing techniques while sourcing hardy grains from newly encountered regions. He believes ale is more than a drink—it is a practical craft, preserving grain and transforming it into portable, sustaining liquid calories.
Kata is a Pictish potter whose hands shape clay into sturdy vessels meant for daily life and long journeys. Her wares are fired for durability, carrying food, drink, and precious goods across settlements and seas. Through her craft, Kata preserves knowledge of form and function passed down through generations.
Leifr is a Viking man-at-arms (Vörðr) tasked with guarding the camp and standing watch through day and night. He keeps a sharp eye on the supplies and silver, ensuring nothing is lost to thieves or carelessness. Above all, Leift’s loyalty is to the Jarl, whose safety he protects with unwavering vigilance.
Sigrid is a housewife who takes pride in preparing meals for her family and guests. Her days are filled with grinding grain, churning butter, drying herbs, and stirring stews over the hearth. She delights in finding ways to make simple foods hearty and flavorful, whether smoking fish, baking bread, or seasoning meats.
Brunhild was once a wife, now a widow—her husband never returned from the sea raid that claimed so many. To keep hearth and kin, she turned her skill with thread and dye into trade, coaxing vivid colors from roots and herbs. Her hands are seldom still, whether binding with Nålbinding needles, shaping cloth with sprang, or dipping wool into steaming vats.
Hailing from a farmstead in Ireland, this trader brings goods raised and crafted by their own hands—fine sheep, raw fleeces, spun wool, and woven cloth. Known in the markets for the quality of their wool and the hardiness of their livestock, their wares are sought after by traders and local chieftains alike, offering warmth and utility in every thread.
