Harold Godwinson
As the son of Godwin, Earl of Wessex, Harold grew up in the bosom of one of the most powerful dynasties in England. But he is only the middle child, so has never assumed he will become Earl. His aims are clear: to protect his people and lands with his life. His moral compass exists on a binary of right or wrong. He wears his heart and his temper on his sleeve. His men would follow him into a war but cross a stream to avoid talking with him. He is loved, trusted, and feared in equal measure. His marriage to Edith is a deeply intimate one. He has always promised to protect her, despite their union only being bound “in the Danish way” and not by church. Their bond will be tested, as his principles begin to waiver.