The Barbarian expansion is a preorder bonus for Defenders of the Realm, with the expansion consisting of a hero figure and its associated character card. This preorder figure will be available both through the Eagle Games website and through regular retail channels. (boardgamenews.com)

The Barbarian has the following abilities:

Battle Rage:

May spend action points prior to attack roll to modify the dice. Add +1 to the die rolled for each action point spent. May not be used when attacking a General.

Famed Warrior:

If two or more enemies are defeated with the first attack in a location, remove 1 enemy minion from each adjacent location as they flee. Enemies at a location with a General do not flee.

Local Support:

If ending turn at an Inn or Black location, draw 3 Hero Cards, choose 2 and discard 1.

The Barbarian is a crowd control expert, most useful against minions in well-connected regions. Her BATTLE RAGE (add 1 point to all dice for each extra action point spent) and FAMED WARRIOR (remove 1 enemy from each adjacent location if you slew 2 or more on your first roll) combine to make her very effective at reducing large populations of minions in close proximity to each other, greatly reducing the threat of overruns. She has no advantages (or disadvantages) against generals.