Born to a clan of Norsemen that found their way from Midgard to a familiar corner of the Forgotten Realms by the guidance of Odin, you are well practiced in raiding. You are further blessed with a trace of Frost-Giant blood in your veins, granting you an unnaturally large stature comparable to that of Goliaths and other Half-Giants. 

The trace of Giant in you, combined with the training of your culture, grants you proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation skills, the use of sea vessels, and the language of Giants. You are also well adapted to cold and mountainous environments, not being negatively impacted by altitudes up to 20,00ft, and granting advantage on saving throws caused by extreme cold.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: vehicles (sea)

Languages: Giant

Equipment: A mark of your clan (a shield, ceremonial axe, banner, etc.), a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, piece of a banner, etc.), a set of cold weather clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

You were raised in a culture of battle and honour

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always polite and respectful.
2	I’m haunted by memories of battle. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3	I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
4	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my raiding experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
5	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6	I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7	I have a crude sense of humor.
8	I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.

d6	Ideal
1	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2	Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4	Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5	Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2	Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3	My honor is my life.
4	I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my clan suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5	Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5	I obey commands, even if they causes misery.
6	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.