Ari

A neighbor of Thorfinn's family, he is infatuated with Ylva but is not reciprocated at the time of the childhood arc. Among the young men of the village, he is particularly spirited and accompanies Thors when he sets out for war, hoping to make a name for himself. However, his enthusiasm does not translate to the real battlefield, and in a fit of rage over Thors' death, he charges at Askeladd, only to be knocked out with a single blow. When setting out, a freckled girl from the village told him to "be careful," but he seemed unaware of her affection. He later marries Ylva and, as of 1018, has become a father of four children.