Svein

Svein was the Steward of Earl Haraldson. He was a loyal servant and does as the Earl commands.

Season 1
Svein follows the Earl into his halls for the criminal offenses, he is the one who reads the charges to the offenders and tells them what they are sentenced to. Svein is present when the execution of Eric Trygvasson takes place. During the feast he is beside the Earl when he scolds Ragnar about going west.

Svein is told to leave the Earls room when Olafur approaches Siggy, Svein follows the Earls bodyguards as they escort Olafur outside. Svein offers the dagger for Olafur to kiss in which he pulls it away before he can, Svein stabs Olafur in the chest twice before spitting on his corpse.