Nils Bjørvik

Bjørvik is a trapper who is overwintering near by at the same time as the expedition.

Physical description
He is described as 'stocky' with 'small bright eyes', a beard and a 'walrus moustache'.

Background
He is friends with Mr Eriksson who describes him as an 'experienced' trapper. He catches foxes and bears.

He has one main cabin in Wijdefjord and four smaller ones within a few days walking distance.

He once tamed an orphaned fox cub, though it became sick and died.

Prior to visiting Jack during the expedition, Bjørvik had not heard music in two years as he does not own a radio.

Bjørvik says that he wasn't 'God's best disciple' when he was younger and Jack wonders whether this is why he works alone.  

Dark Matter
Bjørvik is overwintering 20 miles west of Gruhuken in Wijdefjord and is the recommended contact for the expedition if they come to any trouble.

He visits Jack on the 10th November and stays with him for a week. In this time he listens to Ivor Novello, carves clogs for himself, and reads Algie's crime novels. He also tells Jack the truth about what is haunting Gruhuken and what lead to it and says that he has been having bad dreams ever since he arrived.

After leaving Jack, Bjørvik continues his plan to overwinter at Wijdefjord and tells Eriksson he is relieved that Jack survived the haunting at Gruhuken and sorry that Gus did not.

Mr Eriksson
They are friends and Mr Eriksson recommends Bjørvik as a contact to the expedition.

Jack
Bjørvik visits Jack and both seem glad for company after a long time alone, although Jack especially. Jack states Bjørvik reminds him of Eriksson in that he treats Jack with 'half-humorous, half-admiring respect' and like a 'talented but ignorant nephew'. They play cards together and eat together during Bjørvik's stay. When Bjørvik leaves, Jack gives him a gift of bacon, tobacco and four books.

Upik
Upik is found at Bjørvik's camp after going missing from the one in Gruhuken. He nurses her back to health and then sells her.

Anadark
Anadark is found at Bjørvik's camp after going missing from the one in Gruhuken. He nurses her back to health and then sells her.