Her search leads her deeper into the war-torn Riverlands where she faces various dangers and meets...

Knight who bet on Brienne's maidenhood at Renly's court, now seeking redemption by joining her...

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

Opposed to Euron's claim to the Seastone Chair, calling for the ancient kingsmoot to choose the new...

Dornish student at the Citadel who befriends Sam. Skilled with a bow and quick-witted.

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

Archmaester at the Citadel who teaches healing and medicine to the students.

Archmaester at the Citadel interested in magic and prophecy, unlike most maesters who scorn such...

Archmaester specializing in mathematics and accounting at the Citadel.

Elderly archmaester at the Citadel, growing senile and forgetful in his old age.

Intercepts Arianne's conspiracy to crown Myrcella, leading to Arys Oakheart's death in combat.

Executes her plan to crown Myrcella, but it goes wrong when they're intercepted. Arys Oakheart dies...

Struggles with abandoning her identity as Arya Stark while training in the arts of death.

Dies fighting Areo Hotah when their plot to crown Myrcella is discovered. Dies for love and...

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.

Uses his newfound status and wealth to establish himself among the nobility.

Monk on the Quiet Isle who has taken vows of silence and peace.

Monk living on the Quiet Isle under the Elder Brother's guidance.

Another of the brothers living in peace on the Quiet Isle.

Catelyn's uncle holding Riverrun against the Lannisters and Freys. Refuses to surrender.

Arms the Faith Militant to use against her enemies, not realizing the danger this poses to herself.

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

Son of Emmon Frey and Genna Lannister, killed during the war.

Cousin to Jaime and Cersei, now commanding Lannister forces in the riverlands.

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

Knight of House Dalt who helps intercept Arianne's conspiracy.

Killed by the outlaws he leads Brienne to, dying trying to help her.

Large mastiff that accompanies Septon Meribald on his travels through the riverlands.

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.

Lord of Riverrun held prisoner by the Lannisters, used as leverage to end the siege.

Leader of the peaceful monks on the Quiet Isle. Claims to have buried the Hound after his fight...

Woman who runs a brothel in Oldtown where Rosey works.

Frey lord married to Genna Lannister, now granted Riverrun as reward for loyalty.

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

Returns to the Iron Islands claiming to have sailed the world. Possesses a mysterious horn that can...

Becomes one of Qyburn's experimental subjects after attempting to oppose Bronn's rise.

Knight commanding the siege of Riverrun under Jaime's orders.

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.

Tywin's sister married to Emmon Frey, sharp-tongued and politically astute.

Struggles to adapt to civilized life in Oldtown while caring for her baby son.

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

Wet nurse and caregiver to Robert Arryn, one of the few servants who can handle him.

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

Humble septon from the Riverlands chosen as High Septon. Leads the sparrow movement advocating for...

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.

Another son of Lord Blackwood fighting in the riverlands conflict.

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

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

Sent to deal with problems in the Riverlands, trying to end conflicts without unnecessary bloodshed.

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.

Faceless Man who appears in different guises, including at the House of Black and White and later...

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.

Lord of Stone Hedge who has submitted to Lannister rule after his defeat.

Tywin's brother who refuses to serve as Hand while Cersei holds power, seeing her incompetence.

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

Cersei's cousin and former lover who has joined the Faith Militant as penance for his sins.

Lord of Oldtown who has become reclusive, spending his time studying magic with his daughter.

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.

Son and heir of Lord Tytos Blackwood, young knight fighting for his family.

Son of Emmon and Genna who will inherit Riverrun after his father.

Lady of the Vale and Catelyn's sister, now married to Petyr. Unstable and obsessed with him.

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...

Maester serving the Arryns at the Eyrie, often treating Robert's various ailments.

Maester at the Citadel who assists in teaching and administration.

Eldest daughter of Lord Hightower, unmarried and studying magic with her father.

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

Blind singer who serves at the Eyrie, having been blinded for attempting to rape Sansa.

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.

Robert Baratheon's bastard daughter who works as a guide in the Vale, skilled with mules.

Injured when Arianne's plot fails, losing an ear to Areo Hotah's axe during the confrontation.

Hereditary High Steward of the Vale, ambitious knight seeking to rise in station.

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

Proves ineffective as Hand, often overshadowed by his more cunning wife Taena.

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...

Third Kettleblack brother used by Cersei in her plots against Margaery Tyrell.

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

Lord Protector of the Vale who has taken Sansa under his protection as his bastard daughter Alayne.

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

Killed by Brienne in combat when he threatens innocent people.

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.

Sickly young Lord of the Vale, prone to seizures and coddled by his mother Lysa.

Knight serving in the Lannister forces besieging Riverrun.

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

Arrives in Oldtown to begin his training at the Citadel while dealing with Gilly and the baby.

Hidden in the Vale as Petyr Baelish's bastard daughter Alayne. Learning to play the game of thrones...

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

One of the leading septons in the sparrow movement under the High Sparrow.

Leads Brienne and Pod to the Quiet Isle, sharing wisdom about war and broken men.

Septon who supports the sparrow movement and the arming of the Faith Militant.

One of the septons who joins the sparrow movement in King's Landing.

Killed by Brienne when he and his companions threaten her and the holy man.

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.

Large, silent monk on the Quiet Isle who digs graves and tends to the dead. His identity is...

Continues Arya's training in the ways of the Faceless Men, teaching her to abandon her identity.

Administrator who runs Oldtown while Lord Hightower remains secluded in his tower.

Continues to challenge and test Arya, serving as both teacher and antagonist in her training.

Dies fighting Brienne when she defends Septon Meribald and his followers.

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.

Lord of Raventree Hall who continues to resist Lannister rule in the riverlands.

Knight from House Uller serving at Sunspear under Prince Doran.

Competes for the throne at the kingsmoot but loses to Euron's promises and magic horn.

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

Another son of Emmon and Genna, part of the Frey-Lannister branch of the family.

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

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

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