Chapter 3
In This Chapter
Allar Deem
Gold cloak officer
A brutal member of the City Watch, one of the gold cloaks known for his harsh methods and cruelty.
Bronn
Tyrion's captain
Also known as: Ser Bronn
Sellsword who serves as Tyrion's captain of guards and personal enforcer.
Cersei Lannister
Queen Regent
Also known as: Queen Regent
Queen Regent ruling for her son Joffrey. Resents Tyrion being named Hand of the King.
Falyse Stokeworth
Married daughter
Lady Tanda's elder daughter, already married. Less of a concern for her mother's marriage schemes...
Jalabhar Xho
Exiled Summer Island prince
An exiled prince from the Summer Isles who has been at the Red Keep for years, seeking support to...
Joffrey Baratheon
King of the Seven Kingdoms
Also known as: King Joffrey
Young king on the Iron Throne, cruel and impulsive. Son of Robert Baratheon and Cersei Lannister.
Lady Ermesande Hayford
Infant bride
An infant girl who was married to Tyrek Lannister as part of political maneuvering. The marriage...
Lady Tanda Stokeworth
Minor noble seeking marriages
A minor lady at court with two daughters. Constantly trying to arrange marriages for them,...
Lann the Clever
Legendary Lannister founder
Legendary founder of House Lannister, said to have swindled Casterly Rock from the Casterlys...
Lollys Stokeworth
Unwed daughter
Lady Tanda's younger daughter, described as simple-minded and unwed. Her mother desperately seeks a...
Petyr Baelish
Master of Coin
Also known as: Littlefinger
Master of Coin on the Small Council, a cunning man who plays all sides for his own benefit.
Podrick Payne
Tyrion's squire
Also known as: Pod
Young boy who serves as Tyrion's squire, quiet but loyal.
Pycelle
Grand Maester
Also known as: Grand Maester Pycelle
Ancient Grand Maester who serves on the Small Council, loyal to House Lannister.
Ser Balman Byrch
Knight of minor house
A knight married to Falyse Stokeworth. Part of the minor nobility at court.
Ser Boros Blount
Kingsguard knight
A member of the Kingsguard, though his courage and honor are questionable.
Ser Meryn Trant
Kingsguard knight
A cruel member of the Kingsguard known for his harsh treatment of others.
Shae
Secret lover
Also known as: Tyrion's whore
Young woman who serves as Tyrion's secret lover, kept hidden from his family.
Tyrek Lannister
Young Lannister cousin
A young Lannister cousin who was recently married to Lady Ermesande Hayford, an infant bride, in...
Tyrion Lannister
Acting Hand of the King
Also known as: The Imp
Now serving as Hand of the King while Tywin fights in the Riverlands. Struggling with the...
Varys
Master of Whisperers
Also known as: The Spider
Master of Whisperers, a eunuch who serves the realm with his network of spies and informants.
Previously Seen
Dacey Mormont
Warrior maiden
Also known as: Lady Dacey
Eldest daughter of Maege Mormont, a tall and strong warrior woman like her mother.
Galbart Glover
Northern bannerman
Also known as: Master of Deepwood Motte
Master of Deepwood Motte, a loyal Northern lord serving under Robb Stark.
Ilyn Payne
King's Justice
Also known as: Ser Ilyn
Royal executioner who cut out his own tongue years ago. Silent but deadly with Ice, Ned Stark's...
Jon Umber
Northern bannerman
Also known as: The Greatjon
Massive Lord of Last Hearth, one of Robb's most fierce and loyal bannermen. Lost fingers to Grey...
Maege Mormont
Northern lady and warrior
Also known as: Lady Mormont
Lady of Bear Island, a fierce warrior woman who leads her own forces in battle.
Rickard Karstark
Northern lord
Also known as: Lord Karstark
Lord of Karhold and one of Robb's bannermen. Lost sons in the war and seeks vengeance against the...
Robb Stark
King in the North
Also known as: The Young Wolf
Ned Stark's eldest son and heir, now leading the Northern army against the Lannisters in the...
Roose Bolton
Northern bannerman
Also known as: Lord Bolton
Quiet, pale Lord of the Dreadfort. One of Robb's bannermen but with a sinister reputation.
Sandor Clegane
Joffrey's sworn shield
Also known as: The Hound
Joffrey's personal guard, a large man with a burned face who despises knights and their vows.
Sansa Stark
Hostage and prisoner
Also known as: Lady Sansa
Held captive in King's Landing, betrothed to Joffrey but treated as a hostage after her father's...
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