Thorkell The Tall

Thorkell The Tall is a former Jomsviking commander, and currently a commander serving under Canute. He fought for the Danes his entire life until he switched sides to fight for the English during 1013 because he claimed it would be more interesting. After 1013, he fought for the Danes again. He commanded his own band while fighting for the English. Due to his actions, he is a major antagonist in the War Arc. Due to his colossal strength, he is considered as the strongest Viking alive, noted by both Floki and Garm. He is the brother of Sigvaldi, the Jomsvikings chief, uncle of Helga, uncle-in-law of the late Thors Snorresson, great uncle of Ylva and Thorfinn, and father of Cordelia. Staying true to his epithet, Thorkell is an extremely tall man, towering over everyone who meets him, also being very muscular and covered with multiple scars from decades of battles and wars, with spiky blond hair held up by a bandana and a small beard. He lost the tips of his right ring and pinky fingers in his first duel with Thorfinn and later lost his left eye in their second duel, prompting the use of an eyepatch. After he was burned alive in the Year of 1019, his hair became curly. Over 30 years ago, in the Year 987, Thorkell had mostly the same physical characteristics as he does in the present, except that he was way less muscular than he is now, and his hair was shorter. He was also shown using only 1 two-handed poleaxe with both hands, although another flashback showed that not many years after, he began using 2 two-handed poleaxes in each hand, like he does in the present. Thorkell is a jolly, fun-loving man, in and out of combat. He's almost always laughing and smiling. When deprived of combat for too long, he becomes far gloomier and more irritable. He isn't necessarily cruel, nor seems to enjoy inflicting pain, especially on weaker opponents or civilians. He is only motivated to fight against people who can protect themselves, mainly vikings and soldiers.