Characters

Halli Sveinsson is a young, plump boy. At the age of 13, he is a blonde, witty little guy that relies more on his mind than his body strength. Halli would be about the height of a average 13 year old, with long blonde hair deep brown eyes. He may look like a scrawny weakling from the outside, but on the inside is a whole different story. He is sly and quick in his actions and thoughts. He is a very brave soul that could over come anything he wanted to, and could probably trick you into giving him your house for almost nothing. I wouldn't want to play a game of chess with this guy any day! You should thinks thoroughly before you make a deal with this guy.

Aud Arnesson has a few years on Halli, as well as an entire head taller. She is probably as brave as Halli, but a little more agile and willing to risk her life to do what is necessary for her family and herself. She is a red/brown haired girl, about the average 17 year old height and everything. Her piercing green eyes could stare you down a mile away, which makes Aud a great addition to Halli's witty self.

Hord is an ox of a man. He is not the shapest tool in the shed, but what he lacks in smarts he makes up in brute strength. He is Olaf's brother and since Halli killed Olaf, Hord vowed to kill Halli and steel all of Svein's houses land even if he dies trying.

Brodir is Hallie Sveinsson's Uncle. He is an adventurous man who has traveled all over the Vally. He know all and has seen all. He is an average man with medium brown hair. (ignore the guitar) He remembers all of the old tales of the Valley, which he tells to Halli, which is why he is so fond of his Uncle and goes to avenge him. Without Brodir, there would be no story or storyline in this book and he is a key character to the story.

This is the closest I can get to Ragnar, Hord's son. He is a young boy who is not very strong and sturdy in the body, but has "filled in" and kept alive in the rough valley. In the story, he was set to marry Aud, Ulfar-Arnesson's daughter, who is the best of friends with Halli. After Halli burning down his house, him and Halli become major enemies in the book.

This is the evil Trow, the main enemy of humans. The Trow is the only reason that the Heroes existed, to dispose of these evil rats. They only come out at night, when they are at their strongest with the power of the moon. They dine on human flesh and guard the moors so that no one may cross. They are supposed to be scrawny, fury little creatures wit long claws and thick brown fur and hide.

Olaf, Hord's brother, is the whole reason this book moves along in the story. He is Brodir's murderer, and the one who Halli sets off to kill. He is eventually struck with some kind of Trow disease, but still tries to kill Halli when he is sick in bad right below Halli's blade. He eventually dies when Halli sets the house on fire. He is about the same as Ragnar, only much stronger and more built in body size and strength. He takes on the view of Hord only a little bit smaller and not as big and burly.media type="custom" key="9523548"

By:Jack Lechman and Sam Speece GLOGSTER By Sam Speece