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

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

Helps Tyrion implement his plans for the city's defense, including the wildfire project.

Catelyn's uncle, a seasoned knight and military commander serving as Robb's advisor.

Robb's mother serving as his chief advisor in the war against the Lannisters. Grieves for Ned's...

Constantly conflicts with Tyrion over governance and tries to maintain her influence over Joffrey.

Catelyn's younger brother, now acting Lord of Riverrun while their father Hoster is ill.

Pyromancer and Wisdom of the Alchemists' Guild who produces wildfire for Tyrion's defense plans.

Commander of the City Watch under Tyrion, helps maintain order in King's Landing.

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

Shows increasing cruelty and disregard for advice, making governing difficult for Tyrion.

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

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

Master of Coin on the Small Council, a cunning man who plays all sides for his own benefit.

Young boy who serves as Tyrion's squire, quiet but loyal.

Ancient Grand Maester who serves on the Small Council, loyal to House Lannister.

Ned Stark's eldest son and heir, now leading the Northern army against the Lannisters in the...

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

A member of the Kingsguard, though his courage and honor are questionable.

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

Young woman who serves as Tyrion's secret lover, kept hidden from his family.

Begins forming the plan to create wildfire for the defense of King's Landing. Shows strategic...

Provides intelligence to Tyrion while pursuing his own mysterious agenda for the good of the realm.

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...

Dothraki bloodrider skilled with the bow, one of Daenerys's three bloodriders. Helps hunt for food...

Captured on the road and taken prisoner by Lannister forces. Hair cut short, disguised as a boy...

Savage man with filed teeth who literally bites people. One of three dangerous prisoners, more...

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

Still recovering from his fall, now crippled from the waist down. Having strange dreams about a...

Eldest daughter of Maege Mormont, a tall and strong warrior woman like her mother.

Former pleasure slave from Lys who serves as Daenerys's handmaid. Weakens during the harsh journey...

One of the Mountain's men participating in the attack on Yoren's group. Follows orders without...

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

Master of Deepwood Motte, a loyal Northern lord serving under Robb Stark.

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.

Baker's boy from King's Landing traveling with Yoren's Night's Watch recruits. Fat and frightened...

Royal executioner who cut out his own tongue years ago. Silent but deadly with Ice, Ned Stark's...

Young Dothraki handmaid who serves Daenerys faithfully. Helps care for the dragons and tends to the...

Mysterious man from Lorath, one of three dangerous prisoners in a cage, traveling with Yoren's...

Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, respected leader planning the Great Ranging beyond the Wall.

Dothraki handmaid who remains with Daenerys through their trials. Skilled at braiding hair and...

Young Dothraki bloodrider sworn to Daenerys, skilled with the whip. Helps protect the khaleesi in...

Ranging beyond the Wall with the Night's Watch, searching for Benjen Stark and investigating...

Massive Lord of Last Hearth, one of Robb's most fierce and loyal bannermen. Lost fingers to Grey...

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

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

Lady Tanda's younger daughter, described as simple-minded and unwed. Her mother desperately seeks a...

Dyer's apprentice from King's Landing, traveling with Yoren's Night's Watch recruits. Young and...

Lady of Bear Island, a fierce warrior woman who leads her own forces in battle.

One of the Mountain's men who attacks Yoren's group. Cruel soldier who enjoys violence against the...

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

Mountain's man with an ironic nickname, anything but sweet. Participates in the brutal attack on...

One of Daenerys's three bloodriders, young and loyal. Scouts ahead through the dangerous Red Waste.

Lord of Karhold and one of Robb's bannermen. Lost sons in the war and seeks vengeance against the...

Quiet, pale Lord of the Dreadfort. One of Robb's bannermen but with a sinister reputation.

Vicious criminal with a missing nose, one of three dangerous prisoners traveling with Yoren....

Cowardly but intelligent member of the Night's Watch. Jon's closest friend and maester-in-training.

Joffrey's personal guard, a large man with a burned face who despises knights and their vows.

Held captive in King's Landing, betrothed to Joffrey but treated as a hostage after her father's...

Master-at-arms of the Night's Watch who despises Jon Snow. Sent to King's Landing with proof of the...

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

Exiled knight from the North who serves as Daenerys's most trusted advisor. Helps lead the khalasar...

Lannister torturer who questions prisoners about gold and Lord Beric. Uses pain to extract...

A young Lannister cousin who was recently married to Lady Ermesande Hayford, an infant bride, in...