Benjen Stark
Benjen Stark’s skills and fierceness made him a thorn in the wildlings’ flesh. Mance Rayder travels to Winterfell to study him.
Vargo Hoat
Though Vargo Hoat is a minor character in the overall story of A Song of Ice and Fire, he impacted the events that happened in the Riverlands.
Rodrik Cassel
Though a fierce warrior, Rodrik Cassel is compassionate and kind to his enemies. He trained Robb, Jon Snow, and the ironborn Theon Greyjoy.
Viserys Targaryen
To save him from the carnage in Westeros, Aerys sends Viserys Targaryen and his mother to Dragonstone, where she conceives Daenerys.
Walder Frey
Walder Frey is a cold-hearted man with more than 20 children. He becomes the final piece that destroys the Starks.
House Tully
After Rhaegar kidnapped Lyanna Stark, Robert incited a rebellion, and with help from House Tully, he marched against King Aerys II Targaryen.
Balon Greyjoy
As an ironborn prodigy, Balon Greyjoybecame the captain of his ship at 17. However, his cruelty and bitterness cost him everything.
Areo Hotah
Areo Hotah is a calm yet deviously calculating man who judges his opponent by how they act and react to the world.
Obara Sand
With an angry demeanor and man-like strength, Obara Sand deems herself a warrior and shatters the norms of Dorne. Learn more about her.
House Greyjoy
House Greyjoy is one of the great houses in Westeros. With its seat on the Island of Pyke, it has rivaled many houses for power over centuries.