Bjorn Ironside (pronounced be-YORN) is a dwarven werebear and jarl of Rothurland. He is known for being highly protective of the people living within his realm, to a greater degree than is considered typical for jarls. His realm is also one of the few in Rothurland that has a history of hereditary inheritance - before Bjorn, the territory was controlled by his grandfather and then his father.
As jarl, Bjorn controls the area between the Hvitna and Vara rivers, including the settlements of Hreinholt, Dyrfang, Fornheim, and Grimfell. The expansionist frost giant Jarl Hrimnir has begun pushing into Bjorn's northern territory, something that has enraged the werebear.