Character Name: Bjorn "Stormbreaker" Haraldson

Character Type: Hero (Viking Warrior)

Visual Style: Semi-realistic, slightly stylized. Think a blend of realistic proportions with slightly exaggerated features for visual appeal in a 2D game environment.

Attributes:

*   **Age:** 35-40 years old.  Shows signs of age and battle, but still strong and capable.
*   **Gender:** Male
*   **Species:** Human
*   **Build:** Muscular and broad-shouldered, reflecting a life of physical labor and combat.  Slightly weathered skin.
*   **Facial Features:** Strong jawline, weathered skin with some scarring, intense blue eyes, short, slightly unkempt beard and mustache with streaks of grey.  A determined expression.

Clothing:

*   **Primary Outfit:**  Leather jerkin or tunic, reinforced at the shoulders and elbows, showing signs of wear and tear.  Dark brown or black leather, possibly with some fur trim at the collar and cuffs.
*   **Secondary Outfit (Optional):**  A heavier fur cloak for colder environments, possibly with a hood.
*   **Accessories:**  Leather bracers on forearms, a simple leather belt with a metal buckle, possibly a few pouches for supplies.

Special Abilities/Traits:

*   **Master Swordsman/Axe-wielder:**  Exceptional skill with an axe, shown through his stance and animations.
*   **Resilience:**  Able to withstand significant damage, shown through animation and visual cues (e.g., minor wounds that don't significantly impede him).
*   **Leadership:**  Subtle visual cues could suggest leadership qualities (e.g., a confident stance, a slight air of authority).

Color Scheme/Theme:

*   Dominant colors: Dark browns, blacks, and blues.  Accents of lighter browns and greys in the fur and leather.  The axe head could have a metallic sheen (grey or silver).
*   Overall theme: Rugged, weathered, and powerful.  The color palette should reflect the harsh environment and the character's battle-hardened nature.

Axe:

*   A large, battle-axe with a slightly curved blade.  The axe head should be detailed, showing signs of use and wear.  The handle should be made of sturdy wood, possibly wrapped in leather near the grip.


Animation Presets (Suggestions):

*   Idle:  Standing with axe resting on shoulder, scanning surroundings.
*   Walking:  Powerful stride, axe carried at the ready.
*   Running:  More dynamic movement, axe held securely.
*   Attacking (various):  Different axe swings and combos, with clear impact animations.
*   Defending:  Blocking attacks with the axe.
*   Damaged:  Staggering, wincing, but quickly recovering.
*   Death:  A dramatic fall, axe falling from his grasp.


Additional Notes:

*   The character design should be suitable for a 2D side-scrolling or top-down perspective game.
*   Consider adding subtle details to enhance the character's personality and backstory (e.g., a specific scar, a particular piece of jewelry).
*   The overall style should be consistent with the game's art style.