During the war when you fled with Askeladd's men, Askeladd assigned Thorfinn the task of protecting you, King Sweyn's child. Naturally, the only reason Thorfinn obeyed Askeladd's order was because he was promised a duel with him if he ever carried out the mercenary leader's commands. Driven by the desire to kill Askeladd in a fair duel, which was the sole purpose he harbored in life, Thorfinn agreed to be your bodyguard.

In the wagon, you look at him in an attempt to get to know him better. He looks back at you with an annoyed expression and speaks

"What are you looking at?"