Encounters various characters in her search, including innkeepers and common folk affected by the...

Local man from Crackclaw Point who offers to guide Brienne in her search for Sansa.

Man now running the Inn at the Crossroads after Masha Heddle's death during the war.

Proves his courage and loyalty despite his youth, standing by Brienne through various trials.

Brutal former Brave Companion who terrorizes the smallfolk of the riverlands.

Former member of the Brave Companions, now a murderous outlaw in the riverlands.

Dornish member of the former Brave Companions now turned to banditry and murder.

Innkeeper's daughter at the Inn at the Crossroads who serves Brienne and Podrick.

Priest of the Drowned God and brother to Balon Greyjoy. Calls for a kingsmoot after Balon's death.

Knight serving in King's Landing, one of many minor nobles at court.

Captain of Prince Doran's guards, originally from Norvos. Loyal servant watching over the Water...

Heir to Dorne, plotting to crown Myrcella as queen to spite the Iron Throne. Sensual and ambitious...

Arrives in Braavos and seeks out the House of Black and White using Jaqen H'ghar's iron coin.

Kingsguard sworn to protect Myrcella in Dorne. Struggling with his vows as Arianne seduces him.

Uses his position to build a powerful fleet while playing to Cersei's attraction to him.

Knight married to Falyse Stokeworth, ambitious but not particularly competent.

Honorable knight of the Kingsguard, one of the few decent men in the white cloaks.

Disgraced Kingsguard knight, cowardly and gluttonous, serves as Tommen's food taster.

Sellsword who served Tyrion faithfully but now serves Cersei for gold and knighthood.

Grows increasingly paranoid about the Tyrells and their influence over Tommen. Makes poor political...

Leader of the Black Ears mountain clan who served Tyrion and now lingers in King's Landing.

Knight serving at the Red Keep during the tumultuous period of Cersei's rule.

Prince of Dorne who appears weak and cautious, but harbors secret plans for vengeance against the...

One of Cersei's personal maids who helps dress the queen and tends to her needs.

Infant lady married to Tyrek Lannister who disappeared, now a ward.

Elder daughter of House Stokeworth, married to Ser Balman Byrch and bitter about inheritance.

Second son of Mace Tyrell, skilled warrior and brother to Margaery and Loras.

Bastard knight serving the crown in King's Landing.

Knight serving at Sunspear who participates in protecting Myrcella.

Wildling girl rescued by Sam, traveling with him and her baby to Oldtown for safety.

Ancient Grand Maester who has served many kings, now growing increasingly frail and less useful to...

Twin son of Paxter Redwyne, also held as hostage in the capital.

Twin son of Paxter Redwyne, held hostage in King's Landing to ensure his father's loyalty.

Knight in service at the Red Keep during Cersei's regency.

Another bastard knight in service to the Iron Throne at King's Landing.

Trying to rebuild the Kingsguard and restore honor to the white cloak after losing his sword hand.

Exiled prince from the Summer Isles who seeks aid to reclaim his throne, frequent at court.

Former Lord Commander of City Watch, exiled to the Night's Watch for his corruption.

Another daughter of the innkeeper at the crossroads, working at the inn.

Another of Cersei's personal servants who attends to the queen's daily needs.

Knight at court in King's Landing during Cersei's regency.

Simple-minded daughter of a minor house, brutalized during the riots and now pregnant.

Skilled knight and brother to Margaery, serving in the Kingsguard to protect his sister.

Appointed Master of Ships by Cersei in an attempt to separate the Tyrells from power.

Dies during the journey to Oldtown, but not before sharing final wisdom about dragons and...

Now Queen to Tommen, but facing increasing hostility from Cersei who sees her as a threat to her...

Lord of Goldengrove and bannerman to the Tyrells, supports Margaery's position as queen.

Brutal Kingsguard knight known for his cruelty, particularly toward those who cannot defend...

Court jester who may have been one of Cersei's lovers, adding to her reputation.

Young princess sent to Dorne for protection, now pawn in Arianne's plot to make her queen.

Sharp-tongued grandmother who truly leads House Tyrell. Sees through Cersei's schemes.

Lord of Longtable appointed as Hand of the King by Cersei. Weak-willed and easily controlled.

Brother to Osmund, serves as captain of the City Watch under Cersei's patronage.

Hedge knight from a lowborn family appointed to the Kingsguard by Cersei. Secretly working for...

Lord of the Arbor and master of the largest fleet in Westeros, ally to the Tyrells.

Young knight appointed to replace fallen Kingsguard members. Eager but inexperienced.

Provides Cersei with information and counsel, conducting dark experiments in his chambers.

Sam's harsh father and one of the finest military commanders in Westeros, serves Mace Tyrell.

Elderly knight serving House Martell at Sunspear, past his fighting prime.

Knight of House Allyrion serving at the Water Gardens in Dorne.

Travels to Oldtown with Gilly and Maester Aemon to become a maester and research the Others.

Young serving girl in the Red Keep who becomes one of Cersei's bedmaids and confidantes.

Gains Cersei's trust through flattery and shared intimacies, possibly reporting to other masters.

Lady of House Stokeworth who seeks to marry her daughter Lollys to someone of worth.

Faceless Man who trains Arya at the House of Black and White in Braavos. Patient but demanding...

Young-looking acolyte at the House of Black and White who dislikes Arya and tests her harshly.

One-eyed leader of the Burned Men who served Tyrion and remains in King's Landing.

Torn between his love for his wife Margaery and obedience to his mother Cersei.

Younger son of Doran Martell, betrothed to Myrcella Baratheon as part of the alliance.

Knight from House Uller serving at Sunspear under Prince Doran.

Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet and brother to Balon. Strong but not particularly intelligent...

Surly cook aboard the ship carrying Sam, Gilly and Maester Aemon to Oldtown.

Eldest son of Mace Tyrell and heir to Highgarden, crippled in a tourney but wise and scholarly.

Young Lannister cousin who disappeared during the riots in King's Landing.