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Ser Alliser Thorne is the master-at-arms of Castle Black and a former knight of House Thorne. He comes from House Thorne, a noble house from the Crownlands. Coming from a family sworn to the Targaryens, he fought on the side of House Targaryen during Robert’s Rebellion.
House Velaryon is an ancient house in the Crownlands that traces its origins back to the Valyrian Freehold.
Jeyne Westerling is the eldest daughter of Lord Gawen Westerling and Lady Sybell Spicer.
Jojen Reed is a young boy from House Reed. He was born in Greywater Watch and is the son of Lord Howland Reed.
Mance Rayder is the King of the wildlings and lives beyond the Wall. Formerly a man of the Night’s Watch, he abandons his vows and travels beyond Castle Black to unite the various tribes of wildlings scattered up North.
Arianne Martell is the eldest daughter of Prince Doran Martell, the ruling prince of Dorne, and Lady Mellario of the Free City of Norvos.
Thoros of Myr is a red priest that serves the Lord of Light, R’hllor. He was born in the free city of Myr in Essos and traveled to Westeros.
Dagmer Cleftjaw is a minor character in A Song of Ice and Fire novels whose role is crucial in the events in the North.
Qhorin Halfhand is a brother of the Night’s Watch and a crucial character in the events on the Wall in A Song of Ice and Fire.
‘A Dance with Dragons’ propels its story through its character development. It pushes its storyline through its characters; this adds a unique perspective to each chapter’s narration as the reader is not just following the story but is experiencing the emotions and watching the characters interact with their world.