Chapter 3

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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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