Part of the dwindling ironborn garrison as their situation becomes hopeless and men begin to desert...

Less enthusiastic about the violence than his cousin, showing some restraint though still loyal to...

Escapes Winterfell's destruction with Hodor, Osha, Rickon, and the Reed children. Heads north...

Killed attempting to retake Winterfell, his death representing the cost of loyalty and the tragedy...

Growing increasingly unhappy with their isolated position at Winterfell, questioning the wisdom of...

Continues to carry Bran faithfully even in the most dangerous situations, proving his unwavering...

Helps Bran understand his wolf dreams and growing powers, explaining that Bran has the gift of the...

Shows his cruel nature by enjoying the violence and executions at Winterfell, revealing the darker...

Dies defending Winterfell and its people, remaining loyal to House Stark until the end. His death...

Proves her worth as a protector, helping to keep Bran safe during the chaos at Winterfell. She is...

Helps the Stark boys escape Winterfell during its burning, using her knowledge of the wild to keep...

Revealed to be Ramsay Snow, the bastard son of Roose Bolton, who had been posing as his own...

Becomes increasingly wild and difficult to control, showing the savage nature that emerges when...

The connection between Bran and Summer grows stronger, allowing Bran to slip into the wolf's...

Burns two boys' bodies and claims they are Bran and Rickon Stark, though the truth is more complex.

Leads the defense of King's Landing during the Battle of the Blackwater. Uses wildfire to destroy...

Theon's young mute squire, who serves him loyally though he cannot speak.

The first Targaryen king who conquered Westeros with his dragons, referenced in prophecies and...

Provides religious justification for the Iron Islands' return to the old ways of raiding.

Stands guard over Daenerys in Qarth, maintaining Dothraki traditions in the foreign city.

Advises Stannis on the assault plans and helps coordinate the attack on King's Landing.

A brutal member of the City Watch, one of the gold cloaks known for his harsh methods and cruelty.

Nearly discovers Arya's true identity through a letter but is killed by Jaqen H'ghar before he can...

Participates in the assault on King's Landing as part of Stannis's forces.

The master-at-arms of the Red Keep who is killed during the riot in King's Landing. His death...

Uses her second name on Ser Amory Lorch after he nearly discovers her identity through a letter.

Leads successful raids in the North while Theon focuses on his single ship mission.

Zealously embraces the Lord of Light and supports the burning of those who refuse to convert.

An old black tomcat that prowls the Red Keep, named after Aegon's great dragon.

Gives Asha thirty ships while only giving Theon one, showing his preference for his daughter.

Continues his work under the changing masters of Harrenhal. Tries to keep his head down and survive.

Killed by ironborn forces while defending northern lands, his youth and promise cut short by the...

Witnesses the execution of her father by Theon's men, experiencing the horror of seeing her family...

Serving at Harrenhal, uses his teeth as weapons. Other prisoners fear him more than the guards.

Lord Steward of the Night's Watch, responsible for provisions and supplies. Cautious and practical.

Legendary ancient Stark who built Winterfell and the Wall, referenced in old stories.

Swears service to Catelyn Stark and vows to find and protect her daughters.

Fights alongside Tyrion during the Battle of the Blackwater, proving his loyalty in battle.

Present during Renly's death but helpless against the shadow that kills his king.

Continues to serve as one of Robb's most trusted advisors, bringing decades of military experience.

A very fat fool who entertains at court. Known for his enormous size and comedic performances.

Merchant captain who trades in Qarth's port, representing the many foreign traders drawn to the...

Takes Brienne into her service and sends her to find and protect Sansa and Arya.

During the Battle of the Blackwater, retreats to safety with the other noble ladies, drinking and...

Dog keeper at Castle Black who harbors resentment against his superiors. Known for his cruel nature.

Dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances, actually killed by Jaqen H'ghar fulfilling a death...

Dies mysteriously, falling from Storm's End's walls, allowing Stannis to take the castle.

Wildling who lives north of the Wall and marries his own daughters. Provides shelter to the Night's...

Dies attempting to poison Melisandre during the feast, drinking the poisoned wine himself when she...

Continues to prove herself as a capable warrior in Robb's service.

Her dragons are stolen and taken to the House of the Undying. She must venture into the mysterious...

Helps Theon capture Winterfell and provides counsel based on his experience.

Mance Rayder's pregnant wife. Represents the hope for the wildling future.

Survives the destruction of the fleet by wildfire at the Battle of the Blackwater, though barely.

Perpetually pessimistic steward of the Night's Watch known for his dark humor and gloomy...

Former smith at Storm's End who lost his arm in Robert's service, mentioned in discussions of the...

Dies in the Red Waste from exhaustion and thirst, unable to endure the harsh conditions of the...

Stationed at Harrenhal as part of the garrison. Continues his service under Tywin Lannister's...

One of Craster's many daughter-wives. Represents the horror of Craster's household arrangements.

Eager for glory in battle but sometimes acts without strategic thinking, causing problems for the...

Becomes Stannis's ward after Storm's End falls, though Melisandre shows disturbing interest in his...

Known as 'The Exquisite', a member of the Thirteen famous for his refined taste and beauty.

Continues to serve as Edric's guardian after Stannis takes Storm's End.

One of the younger Frey sons, mentioned among those gathering for the war effort.

Dies alongside Robar Royce trying to prevent Brienne and Catelyn's escape.

Balon's brother who was exiled for his crimes and is said to be sailing strange seas.

Lady Tanda's elder daughter, already married. Less of a concern for her mother's marriage schemes...

Another of Craster's daughter-wives, showing the disturbing pattern of his household.

Provides Glover forces to Robb's war effort, fighting against the Lannisters.

Second son of Mace Tyrell, known for his skill at arms and gallant nature.

Legendary figure of the Reach, said to be the ancestor of many noble houses and bringer of...

Converts to worship of R'hllor alongside his king, abandoning the Seven.

One of Craster's daughter-wives who is pregnant. Shows kindness to the Night's Watch.

His presence at Harrenhal adds to the castle's atmosphere of terror and brutality.

Strong but slow-witted member of the Night's Watch. One of Jon Snow's loyal friends and allies.

Robb Stark's direwolf, a large and fierce grey wolf that accompanies him in his campaigns.

Imprisoned for refusing to burn the images of the Seven, maintaining his faith despite punishment.

Witnesses Renly's supernatural death and is forced to decide between the Baratheon brothers.

His wildfire proves devastatingly effective against Stannis's fleet at the Battle of the Blackwater.

Fierce spearwife leader who commands respect among the wildlings. Known for her tactical skills.

A woman from Mole's Town, mentioned among those near the Wall.

The grossly fat High Septon who is killed by the mob during the riot in King's Landing. His death...

Captured along with the other recruits by Lannister forces. Terrified of what will happen to them.

Burned alive as a sacrifice to R'hllor for refusing to convert, dying for his faith.

During the Battle of the Blackwater, positioned to execute hostages if the city falls to Stannis.

His flagship is among those destroyed by the wildfire explosion during the Battle of the Blackwater.

Adapts to life in Qarth while continuing to serve Daenerys, maintaining Dothraki customs.

Dies during the Battle of the Blackwater while defending the city.

An exiled prince from the Summer Isles who has been at the Red Keep for years, seeking support to...

Kills Ser Amory Lorch as Arya's second death, saving her from exposure. His methods remain...

Leads the Great Ranging with three hundred men to investigate the wildling threat and find Benjen...

Continues her service in Qarth, helping Daenerys navigate the strange customs of the city.

Remains loyal to Daenerys in Qarth, though uncomfortable in the strange city far from the Dothraki...

Continues to rule with cruelty and caprice while war rages around his kingdom.

Remains at Storm's End after it falls to Stannis, serving the new regime.

Captured by wildlings after being ordered by Qhorin to kill him to maintain his cover. Must prove...

One of Robb's most vocal supporters in the war councils, always ready for battle.

Continues his duties at Storm's End under Stannis's control.

Dangerous member of the Night's Watch with criminal background. Shows contempt for authority.

Lord Vance, one of the Riverlands lords whose lands have been attacked by the Mountain and his men.

Tywin's younger brother and most trusted lieutenant, helps command Lannister forces.

Tries to help Theon by providing information and service, though she remains fearful of the...

Sansa's direwolf, killed by Ned Stark on Robert's orders, remembered with sadness.

Navigates the changing allegiances of the Riverlands as the war affects all noble houses.

Forced into marriage by Ramsay Snow, who seeks to claim her lands.

An infant girl who was married to Tyrek Lannister as part of political maneuvering. The marriage...

A minor lady at court with two daughters. Constantly trying to arrange marriages for them,...

Legendary founder of House Lannister, said to have swindled Casterly Rock from the Casterlys...

Member of the Night's Watch from the Three Sisters, involved in the discontent growing among the...

Struggles to maintain control of Torrhen's Square as ironborn forces threaten the castle, showing...

Becomes a victim during the riot in King's Landing, suffering terrible abuse at the hands of the...

Wounded in the leg during the attack, cannot walk. Killed by Raff the Sweetling when he can't keep...

Devastated by Renly's death, initially blames Brienne and seeks vengeance.

A lord from the Crownlands who supports Stannis's claim to the Iron Throne. Participates in the...

Must decide his allegiance after sudden changes, along with other Reach lords.

A lord who supports Stannis Baratheon's claim. His forces participate in the assault on King's...

Struggles with choosing sides as various armies march through the Riverlands. His survival depends...

Master of Ships for Stannis Baratheon, commands part of his fleet during the attack on King's...

Ironborn raider serving under Theon in the capture of Winterfell.

Adapts to serve new masters as control of Harrenhal changes hands. His skills make him valuable to...

Commands the largest army in Westeros, making Renly's cause seem unstoppable.

Continues to serve Robb faithfully, bringing the fierce loyalty of House Mormont to his cause.

A woods witch mentioned in passing, known for her prophecies and strange knowledge.

Former crow who deserted the Night's Watch and united the wildling clans. Now leads a massive army...

Attempts to kill Tyrion during the Battle of the Blackwater but is killed by Podrick Payne.

Young daughter of Mace Tyrell, married to Renly Baratheon. Beautiful and courteous, brings the...

Lady of House Darry, mentioned among the noble houses affected by the war in the Riverlands.

Member of the Thirteen known as the 'Milk Man', presumably for his trade in dairy products or his...

Dies in the wildfire explosion during the Battle of the Blackwater, devastating his father.

Uses mysterious shadow magic, though the exact purpose remains unclear to witnesses.

A miller's wife caught up in the turmoil around Winterfell.

The royal court's fool, known for his motley and jingling bells. Performs for the entertainment of...

An elderly lord of House Vance, blind with age, mentioned among the Riverlands nobility.

Among the castle folk taken captive when Theon seizes Winterfell, her ancient presence representing...

Mace Tyrell's mother, a sharp-tongued old woman known for her wit and political acumen.

Wildling skinchanger who can control an eagle. Killed by Jon Snow but his consciousness lives on in...

Continues to serve in the occupied castle while trying to avoid trouble with the ironborn soldiers...

Present during Renly's death, helpless to prevent the shadow assassination.

His strange songs and prophecies disturb the adults but delight Shireen.

Continues his schemes and manipulations, always working multiple angles for personal advancement.

Continues to suffer abuse under changing leadership at Harrenhal. Shows the war's impact on...

Saves Tyrion's life during the Battle of the Blackwater by killing a Kingsguard who attacked his...

Now stationed at Harrenhal, continues to serve the Lannister cause with casual brutality.

A member of the Kingsguard who is killed by the mob during the riot in King's Landing while trying...

Reveals he and the other warlocks have taken Daenerys's dragons to the House of the Undying to...

Continues his duties while showing clear preference for Cersei over Tyrion in his loyalties.

Participates in the occupation of Harrenhal. Shows the caliber of men the Brave Companions attract.

Adapts to serving under the new religious regime, less resistant to Melisandre than his predecessor.

Small, quick-witted member of the Night's Watch. Former minstrel who became one of Jon's closest...

An ironborn warrior known by his unusual name, mentioned among Asha's followers.

Orders Jon to kill him to maintain Jon's cover among the wildlings. Dies to save the mission.

Continues to appear to Daenerys with mysterious warnings about those around her and the path ahead.

Adapts to serve new masters while continuing his healing work and secret experiments.

Stationed at Harrenhal, continues his cruel service to the Lannisters without remorse.

Dies in the Red Waste while scouting, his body returned headless to the khalasar - a great dishonor.

Ironborn captain who serves with Theon in occupying Winterfell.

Wildling raider who wears armor made of bones and rules through fear. Distrusts Jon Snow's...

Lord of House Darry, his lands ravaged by the Mountain's raids in the Riverlands.

Experiences a shocking event in his tent that witnesses can barely comprehend.

His desire for vengeance grows stronger, causing tension with Robb's more measured approach.

Dies trying to prevent Brienne from escaping, killed while pursuing her and Catelyn.

Forms alliance with potential allies while maintaining independence from both Stannis and Renly.

Remains imprisoned as Harrenhal changes hands. His capture represents the Northern losses in the...

Helps hold Storm's End for Stannis after its surrender, proving his loyalty.

Continues to serve Robb but his actions suggest he may be looking out for his own interests.

Now at Harrenhal serving the Lannisters. Still as cruel and violent, terrorizing other prisoners.

One of the ironborn warriors serving in Theon's small force at Winterfell.

Commands his own ships in the assault on King's Landing, motivated by the promise of rich rewards.

Joins the Great Ranging despite his fears. Shows growing courage when facing the unknown.

During the Battle of the Blackwater, abandons his post and flees the city, unable to face the fire.

During the Battle of the Blackwater, kept with the other ladies, knowing she might be killed if the...

Embraces the new faith of R'hllor and supports the burning of the sept on Dragonstone.

Continues his depraved behavior under different masters. Shows how war attracts and hides the worst...

His imprisonment shows not all Freys remained loyal to their lord's shifting allegiances. Some paid...

Arrives in King's Landing during the Battle of Blackwater with a wight's hand as proof of the...

A member of the Kingsguard, considered more honorable than some of his brothers.

A knight married to Falyse Stokeworth. Part of the minor nobility at court.

A skilled knight who fights bravely during the Battle of the Blackwater. Known for his honor and...

Stripped of his white cloak and dismissed from the Kingsguard by Tyrion for cowardice.

His continued imprisonment reflects how some Freys remained loyal to their oaths despite their...

A knight of the Rainwood mentioned among those fighting in the battles.

Approaches Sansa secretly in the godswood, claiming to be a true knight who wants to help her...

Fighting in the northern campaign, facing danger as the war continues.

Experienced ranger leading one of the scouting parties during the Great Ranging beyond the Wall.

Accompanies Daenerys into the House of the Undying to rescue her dragons, showing his unwavering...

A knight who is severely wounded during the Battle of the Blackwater, losing part of his arm in the...

A cruel member of the Kingsguard known for his harsh treatment of others.

Middle brother of the Kettleblacks, serves as an officer in the City Watch under the new command...

One of three Kettleblack brothers who serve the crown. Becomes a member of the Kingsguard after the...

Youngest of the three Kettleblack brothers. All three brothers are known for their loyalty to...

Acting First Ranger after Benjen Stark's disappearance. Elderly but experienced ranger leading...

A knight fighting for Stannis Baratheon during his assault on King's Landing. Part of Stannis's...

Returns to try to retake Winterfell with northern forces but is captured. He dies defiant, cursing...

A knight who fights during the Battle of the Blackwater, one of the many participants in the...

The blue drink that sustains the warlocks, made from the leaves of the evening trees. It stains...

Remains hidden during the preparations for battle, as Tyrion fears for her safety.

Continues his disturbing blend of humor and violence at Harrenhal. His presence makes everyone...

Remains faithful to the Seven despite her parents' conversion to R'hllor, showing remarkable...

Adapts to serve new masters as Harrenhal changes hands. His crude nature remains constant.

An ironborn mentioned among those building ships for Balon's fleet.

Simple-minded but gentle giant of a man in the Night's Watch. Despite his size, he's called 'Small'...

Skilled scout of the Night's Watch known for moving quietly. Valuable member of the ranging party.

Leads the assault on King's Landing but is defeated by wildfire and the arrival of Tywin Lannister...

Leader of the Thenns, the most disciplined and organized of the wildling clans. Rules with absolute...

A serving girl at an inn, mentioned among the common folk affected by the war.

Member of the Thirteen who controls much of Qarth's copper trade. Wears elaborate copper ornaments.

A local miller caught up in the conflicts around Winterfell.

Represent old Qarth traditions and view the Thirteen as upstart merchants, creating political...

One of the Thirteen who trades in the finest silks. His robes are made of the most exquisite...

Make further attempts on Daenerys's life, showing the growing danger she faces in Qarth.

Wealthy member of the Thirteen of Qarth. Deals in exotic spices from across the known world.

Killed by Jaqen H'ghar as Arya's first death. His reign of terror ends suddenly and mysteriously.

Ancient wizards dwelling in the House of the Undying, sustained by shade of the evening. They...

Vicious wildling raider known for his cruelty. His band has been attacking villages south of the...

Ranger commander participating in the Great Ranging. Ambitious and eager for glory against the...

Uses his archery skills to help control Harrenhal. His disability doesn't affect his deadly...

Helps maintain the Brave Companions' brutal control over Harrenhal. His criminal nature fits the...

Fights alongside Tyrion during the Battle of the Blackwater, proving the mountain clans' worth.

Boisterous wildling war leader with red hair and beard. Known for his tall tales and fierce loyalty...

A young ironborn lord mentioned among those at the kingsmoot discussions on Pyke.

Killed by Theon's men and their bodies used in a terrible deception to make it appear that Bran and...

Goes missing during the riot in King's Landing. His disappearance is one of the many tragedies of...

Uses Harrenhal as his base of operations, commanding Lannister forces against the Northern...

Helps enforce the Brave Companions' control over Harrenhal. Shows why his 'faithful' nickname is...

Dalla's sister, considered a princess among the wildlings. Beautiful and fierce.

Powerful skinchanger who controls multiple animals. One of the most feared wildlings beyond the...

Takes control of Harrenhal for Roose Bolton. His company of misfits and criminals brings chaos to...

Continues to serve whoever holds power while maintaining his true loyalty to the realm itself.

Supports Balon's new rebellion and leads the Iron Fleet in attacks on the mainland.

Daenerys sees a vision of her brother Rhaegar in the House of the Undying, speaking of the prince...

One of Lord Walder Frey's bastard sons, identified among the Frey forces gathering for the war.

Brought to Harrenhal with the other prisoners. Still weeps constantly and hardly speaks,...

Found dead, killed by Jaqen H'ghar as Arya's first death. His cruelty finally catches up to him.

One of the pyromancers working under Wisdom Hallyne to create wildfire for the defense of King's...

A pyromancer who served the Mad King Aerys. Mentioned as one of those who helped create the...

Shows Daenerys the wonders of Qarth while pursuing his suit. His palace displays incredible wealth...

Part of the wildling force that Jon must prove his loyalty to. Shows him the ways of the free folk.

Helps secure Harrenhal for the Brave Companions. His Dothraki fighting style intimidates the...