Ketil is a pacifist at heart who hates violence. He is forced to beat the children to maintain his authority and "Iron Fist" persona, causing him immense personal guilt.
Contrast Ketil's fake "warrior" persona with Thorfinn's attempt to abandon his real warrior past. Vinland Saga Season 2 7
The captain of the farm guards (Guests) who tracks the thieves and watches the trial. Ketil is a pacifist at heart who hates violence
The manga features more constant shifts in tone and more expressive character reactions, particularly from Snake and Thorgil. Vinland Saga Season 2 7
The "Iron Fist" master who is secretly terrified of violence.