Jessa Horolfsdaughter: Jessa is the daughter of a deceased Wulfing-man who was killed in the great battle between Ragnar and the Wulfings. She plays a large role over the course of the book.
Kari Ragnarsson: Kari is the son of the Gudrun the Snow-walker. He, like his mother, is a sorcerer and is able to both twists minds to his will as well as conjure up rune fires.