User blog comment:Monk the Cat/Series Idea/@comment-11848168-20150223052014

Okay, so here's one of the leaders

Faction: Viking

Name: Bjarke Stoneclaw (a bear. also, I have the idea that Vikings earn their surname)

Basic Personality: Hearty, unwavering, and bold

''Simply named "Bear", Bjarke lives up to his reputation as a powerful and ambitious leader of the Vikings. He strives for the protection of his people as well as increasing his nation's strength and reputation. He cares for his warriors' lives, even as he tosses them into deadly situations. He sees it as giving them either victory or eternal joy and comfort in the equivalent of Valhalla. To flaunt his power, Bjarke leads at the front of his army, his ship being the first to approach the enemy at ramming speed. According to legend, his surname was earned when he shattered the blade of an opponent with only his claws. As proof, the shattered greatsword has been hung in the great hall for everyone to see.''