# Styrbiorn the Strong — Character guide

> Key figures in Styrbiorn the Strong by E. R. Eddison.

- [Styrbiorn the Strong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/styrbiorn_the_strong.md): A fierce Viking claimant to the Swedish throne, central to the saga's conflict.
- [Palnatoki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/palnatoki.md): Founder and leader of the Jomsburg Vikings, a key ally and mentor to Styrbiorn.
- [Thorgnyr Thorgnyrson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thorgnyr_thorgnyrson.md): A wise and influential Swedish lawman who advises King Eric.
- [Biorn the Brisk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/biorn_the_brisk.md): A loyal and energetic follower of Styrbiorn, active in battles.
- [King Eric](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/king_eric.md): King of Sweden, Styrbiorn's rival and uncle, a shrewd ruler.
- [Harald Gormson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/harald_gormson.md): King of Denmark, a powerful but sometimes hesitant monarch.
- [Thyri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thyri.md): Daughter of King Harald, later Queen of Sweden, a key political figure.
- [Sigurd Cape](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/sigurd_cape.md): A Jomsburg Viking and close companion of Styrbiorn.
- [Earl Wolf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/earl_wolf.md): A powerful Swedish earl and ally of King Eric.
- [Helgi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/helgi.md): A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the fleet's adventures.
- [Biorn Asbrandson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/biorn_asbrandson.md): An Icelander who joins Styrbiorn's company at Jomsburg.
- [Sigvaldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/sigvaldi.md): Son of Strut-Harald, a Jomsburg Viking leader.
- [Moldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/moldi.md): A Jomsburg Viking, known for his strength and loyalty.
- [Queen Brynhild](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/queen_brynhild.md): A legendary queen, appears in a vision or tale.
- [Tosti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/tosti.md): A Swedish chieftain and ally of King Eric.
- [Aki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/aki.md): A messenger or minor retainer in the saga.
- [Thorgisl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thorgisl.md): A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the expedition.
- [King Olaf Biornson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/king_olaf_biornson.md): King of Sweden, father of Styrbiorn and Eric.
- [Thorir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thorir.md): A Jomsburg Viking, known for his strength.
- [Odin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/odin.md): The Norse god, appears in visions or omens.
- [Gudrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/gudrid.md): A woman mentioned in the saga, possibly a relative.
- [Earl Hakon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/earl_hakon.md): Ruler of Norway, mentioned as a contemporary.
- [Worm Grimkelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/worm_grimkelson.md): A Jomsburg Viking, known for his wisdom.
- [King Biorn the Old](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/king_biorn_the_old.md): An earlier king of Sweden, father of Olaf.
- [Heming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/heming.md): A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the fleet.
- [Gudrun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/gudrun.md): A woman mentioned in a genealogical context.
- [Keisar Otto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/keisar_otto.md): The Holy Roman Emperor, mentioned as a contemporary.
- [Valdimar of Holmgarth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/valdimar_of_holmgarth.md): A prince from Holmgarth (Novgorod), mentioned.

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