Unferth

Unferth isn't one of Beowulf's enemies, but he isn't a friend either. Rather, he is more of a neutral character.

Background
Nothing much is known about Unferth, apart from the fact that he is a Danish warrior and that he somehow knows Beowulf.

Gameplay
Unferth first appears at the welcoming banquet, where he challenges Beowulf about his boasts. He tells the player about the swimming contest that Beowulf had with a friend and lost. The player has the option to either start a fight with Unferth or to tell him the truth about the swimming contest. If the player chooses to fight Unferth, a huge fight will occur and Hrothgar steps in to stop the fight, which forces the player to tell Unferth the truth. Either way, Beowulf tells Unferth what really happened during the contest, and even goes as far as to say that what Unferth did wasn't a better warrior to fight Grendel, since he had apparently committed fratercide. After this, Unferth doesn't say anything and the feast continues.

Unferth makes a second appearance during the second battle with Grendel's Mother, but it is merely a brief encounter. He only gives the player his sword to help the player defeat her. At this point, he acknowledges the fact that Beowulf is indeed worthy to be honored as a great warrior.