Tyrion Lannister
Called "The Imp," because of his small stature, he is the youngest son of Tywin Lannister
Jon Snow
Ned's bastard son. He joins the Night’s Watch, following in the footsteps of his Uncle Benjen
Daenerys Targaryen
Princess of House Targaryen, living in exile in Essos with her brother, Viserys.
Varys
A eunuch and a member of the Small Council. A master of disguise
Cersei Lannister
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms and wife of King Robert. Fiercely protective of her three children
Arya Stark
The younger of Ned and Cat's two daughters. A tomboy, she would rather fence than dance