Badger
CharacterBadger, whose given name is Gudmund, rides with Snake's company of Guests, the mercenaries hired to watch over Ketil's farm. He comes through the property's climactic battle alive, though not unharmed.
Appearance
Badger cuts a stocky, heavyset figure with dark hair. He comes out of the fighting at Ketil's farm short his left hand, which he is missing from that point on.
Personality
The reference offers little on Badger's character beyond his place among the Guests. He stands as one of the hired swords who serve under Snake.
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History
Badger, born Gudmund, is one of Snake's Guests, the band of fighters kept on to guard Ketil's farm. He is present through the unrest that gathers over the property across the Slave Arc.
He takes part in the battle fought there, an engagement that costs him his left hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Badger in Vinland Saga?
Badger is a mercenary whose real name is Gudmund. He rides with Snake's company of Guests, hired to protect Ketil's farm, and survives the climactic battle there.
What is Badger's real name?
Badger's given name is Gudmund. He goes by the nickname Badger while serving among Snake's Guests at Ketil's farm.
What does Badger look like?
Badger is a stocky, heavyset man with dark hair. After the battle at Ketil's farm he is missing his left hand, a wound he carries for the rest of the story.
What happened to Badger at Ketil's farm?
Badger takes part in the battle fought over Ketil's farm during the Slave Arc. He survives the fighting but loses his left hand in the engagement.
Who does Badger serve in Vinland Saga?
Badger serves as one of Snake's Guests, the band of mercenaries hired to guard Ketil's farm. He is present throughout the unrest that builds around the property.
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- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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