Cersei's twin brother and leader of the Kingsguard, he is also her secret lover and father to her children. He grapples with feelings of betrayal and jealousy throughout the story.

A towering knight of noble spirit, she embarks on a quest to find the missing Stark daughters. Her journey highlights her struggles with her gender identity and knightly duties in a male-dominated world.

The eldest Stark daughter, she is hidden in the Eyrie under the alias Alayne Stone. Her storyline is marked by her transformation from a naive girl to an astute and cautious young woman under Lord Baelish's mentorship.

The youngest Stark daughter, she trains to become an assassin with the Faceless Men in Braavos. Her storyline involves grappling with her identity and her desire for vengeance against those who wronged her family.

A member of the Night's Watch, he is sent to the Citadel in Oldtown to train as a maester. His character is defined by his intellectual pursuits and the baggage of his family's expectations.

The northern stronghold of Winterfell is known for its direwolf sigil and leadership of the North. The house faces challenges and tragedies after losing its head, Eddard Stark, which affects its remaining members.

Known for its wealth and power, the house rules over the mid-west from Casterly Rock. It's infamous for its familial intrigue and the complicated, often ruthless dynamics between its members.

With wealth second only to the Lannisters, this house holds sway in the southwest of Westeros and is known for strategic matrimonial alliances. The Tyrells play a pivotal part in the political machinations of the realm.

Ruling over the Iron Islands, this house is recognized for its naval prowess symbolized by its kraken sigil. The family is embroiled in a power struggle following Balon Greyjoy's death.

Based in the southern kingdom of Dorne, this house is notable for its resistance against Lannister influence and deep-seated desires for revenge. The family faces internal tensions over its political and military strategies.

With Storm's End as its seat, this house was once the ruling power of Westeros. After Robert Baratheon's death, internal family disputes arise over rightful claims to the throne.

The former ruling family of Westeros known for its dragons and fiery sigil, now has Daenerys as a sole surviving member believed to be destined for a royal comeback.

A military order dedicated to guarding the Wall from northern threats, the Night's Watch has a significant role in the defense against white walkers and wildlings, with Jon Snow as a key leader.

Also known as the Free Folk, they live beyond the Wall and are characterized by their independence from the Seven Kingdoms. They play a crucial role in the storyline concerning the Wall's defense.