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

Escapes Riverrun during the night rather than surrender, continuing his defiance of Lannister rule.

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

Knight serving House Tully at Riverrun during the siege.

Convinces his uncle to surrender Riverrun to save the lives of the defenders.

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

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

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

Successfully ends the siege of Riverrun through negotiation rather than force, showing his growth...

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

Captain of guards at Riverrun, loyal to House Tully through the siege.

Frey daughter married to Edmure Tully, now pregnant with his child.

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

Steward of Riverrun who manages the castle's household affairs during the siege.

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.

Skilled archer of the Brotherhood who now serves Lady Stoneheart's thirst for vengeance.

Stern Vale lady who serves as one of the Lords Declarant opposing Petyr's rule.

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.

Imprisoned by her father, who reveals his deeper game and the dangers of her reckless actions.

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.

Vale lord who joins the Lords Declarant in opposing Petyr Baelish's rule over the Vale.

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

Captured by a mysterious figure and the transformed Brotherhood.

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.

Arrested by the Faith Militant for adultery, incest, and treason. Her own weapon turned against her.

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.

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.

Reveals his long-term plans to Arianne, showing that his caution masks deeper schemes for revenge.

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

Young Lord of Starfall who served as squire to Beric Dondarrion in the Brotherhood.

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.

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.

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.

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

Young lord of House Hunter who participates in the Lords Declarant against Petyr.

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

Tyroshi member of the Brotherhood with a distinctive green beard, now serving Lady Stoneheart.

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

Former member of Ned Stark's household guard who joined the Brotherhood and now serves Lady...

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

Arrests both Cersei and Margaery for various sins, showing the Faith's newfound power over the...

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.

Captured alongside Brienne by the transformed Brotherhood.

One of the Brotherhood Without Banners now following Lady Stoneheart's merciless justice.

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.

Returns to help stabilize the realm after Cersei's arrest, becoming a more central figure in...

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

Provides testimony against Cersei to the Faith, revealing their past adultery and Robert's death.

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners under new leadership.

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.

Arrested by the Faith Militant on charges of homosexuality and fornication.

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

Dangerous knight secretly in Petyr's pay, pretending to oppose him while actually serving his...

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

Killed by Petyr when her jealousy and instability threaten his plans and Sansa's safety.

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.

Arrested by the Faith Militant on charges of adultery and fornication, part of Cersei's schemes...

Blamed for Lysa's murder by Petyr and thrown to his death from the Eyrie.

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.

A mysterious hooded figure who now leads the Brotherhood Without Banners with ruthless methods.

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

Works to protect Margaery from the Faith's accusations while maneuvering against Cersei.

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.

Arrested and tortured by the Faith Militant, confessing to adultery with both Cersei and Margaery.

Arrested by the Faith and confesses under torture to adultery with both queens.

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

Murders Lysa Arryn by pushing her through the Moon Door to maintain control over the Vale.

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

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

Killed by Brienne in combat when he threatens innocent people.

Doran's eldest son and heir, secretly sent on a mission to court Daenerys Targaryen.

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.

Now under Petyr's control after his mother's death, with Sansa helping to care for him.

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.

Witnesses Petyr push Lysa Arryn to her death and begins to understand his true nature and methods.

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

Harsh septa who helps guard Cersei during her imprisonment by the Faith.

Another of the septas involved in guarding and tormenting Cersei during her captivity.

Harsh septa who guards and torments Cersei during her imprisonment by the Faith.

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.

Vale knight who stands with the Lords Declarant in opposing Littlefinger's rule.

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.

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners serving under Lady Stoneheart's vengeful leadership.

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.

Red priest troubled by the Brotherhood's new ruthless direction.

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.

Singer and spy for the Brotherhood, now helping Lady Stoneheart's campaign of vengeance.

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.

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.

Powerful Vale lord who leads the Lords Declarant opposing Petyr's rule over young Robert.

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