Æsca is the head of one of the six ceorl families that traveled north with Seaxwulf from the southern coast to found a new settlement on the edge of the great forest of Andredes Weald. Æsca’s kin represent one of the larger and more powerful ceorl families that accompanied Seaxwulf. He’s a handsome and powerfully built man noted for having bright white teeth. Many have observed that he tends to be pompous when dealing with others besides Seaxwulf. He’s also known to be malicious, especially with family members that do not heed his authority or those becoming too friendly with one of his many beautiful daughters.
See also: Burgwynn, Wilmud, Gode, Ridda, Byrnflæd, and Oswig