1. Samwell Tarly
   Jon Snow
2. Jorah Mormont
   Maester Aemon

At the commencement of "Game of Thrones," we are introduced to Jon Snow as Ned Stark's bastard son. After his leadership and bravery, he is named Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.

1. Arya Stark
   Gilly
2. Shae
   Ellaria Sand

While Sansa is very efficient with a sewing needle, it is obvious that Arya doesn't have the same interests. Rather, she wants to learn how to fight, and before leaving for the Night's Watch, Jon gifts her with her own thin sword which she names Needle.

1. Catelyn Stark
   Melisandre
2. Margeery Tyrell
   Cersei Lannister

When Cersei was arrested by the High Sparrow, she was forced to walk through the streets and back to King's Landing in the nude.

1. Theon Greyjoy
   Podrick Payne
2. Syrio Forel
   Jaqen H'ghar

When he was younger, Theon Greyjoywas sent to Winterfell as a ward of the Stark family. Although he was very close to them, he ultimately betrayed them for his father and took over Winterfell.

1. Ned Stark
   Petyr Baelish
2. Jamie Lannister
   Varys

When Jamie Lannister is kept prisoner, Locke, a member of House Bolton, cuts off Jamie's sword hand and forces him to wear it wrapped around his neck. When Jamie returns to King's Landing, they make him a new hand out of Valyrian Steel.

1. Petyr Baelish
   Sandor Clegane
2. Bran Stark
   Lancel Lannister

In the very first episode of the series, we learn that Bran enjoys climbing up the walls at Winterfell. When he catches Jamie and Cersei together, Jamie pushes him off the building and Bran is left paralyzed.

1. Varys
   Petyr Baelish
2. Joffrey Baratheon
   Roose Bolton

Petyr Baelish works at King's Landing, but his influence seems to be everywhere. Cunning and conniving, he plots so he'll be left with one thing - power.

1. Podrick Payne
   Davos Seaworth
2. Daario Naharis
   Roose Bolton

Davos Seaworth used to be a smuggler and brought items to Stannis Baratheon. Although he was made a member of Stannis' court, he was punished for his years as a smuggler by losing the tips of his fingers.

1. Yoren
   Pyp
2. Grenn
   Samwell Tarly

Samwell Tarly was forced into joining the Night's Watch by his father. There he meets Jon Snow and the two become great friends.

1. Olenna Tyrell
   Melisandre
2. Daenerys Targaryen
   Cersei Lannister

Daenerys Targaryen was one of the children of the Mad King, Aerys. After he was overthrown and Robert Baratheon became king, she fled alongside her brother before vowing to claim her rightful place on the throne.

1. Meera Reed
   Podrick Payne
2. Hodor
   Olly

Hodor works at Winterfell as a stable boy and only has the ability to say his 'name' - Hodor. It is later revealed that his name came from a traumatic experience and the words "Hold the door."

1. Jamie Lannister
   Ser Bronn
2. Joffrey Baratheon
   Jon Snow

A great fighter, Bronn initially comes to Tyrion's rescue when the Lannister needs to escape from Lysa Tully and the Vale. Bronn fights and kills a soldier and Tyrion is set free.

1. Robert Baratheon
   Stannis Baratheon
2. Robb Stark
   Ramsay Bolton

When Ned is executed by Joffrey, Winterfell and the North are prepared to take King's Landing in revenge. They all declare Robb Stark their king of the North.

1. Bran Stark
   Podrick Payne
2. Theon Greyjoy
   Joffrey Baratheon

Joffrey Baratheon was a product of incest between his mother, Cersei, and her brother, Jamie. Joffrey was thought to be the son of the king, Robert Baratheon, but he was not.

1. Roose Bolton
   Walder Frey
2. Robert Baratheon
   Jorah Mormont

King Robert Baratheon definitely loved his wine, but not so much his wife. Robert was in love with Eddard (Ned) Stark's sister, Lyanna, who died in childbirth.

1. Daario Naharis
   Bran Stark
2. Rast
   Khal Drogo

Drogo is introduced in the series as a "Khal," a leader of the Dothraki people. In their culture, a soldier allows his hair to grow until it is cut off by that of his opponent in defeat.

1. Daario Naharis
   Jon Arryn
2. Grey Worm
   Dickon Tarly

When Daenerys takes control of the Unsullied army, she places Grey Worm in charge of the soldiers. As she gathers more followers, Grey Worm becomes the leader of her army.

1. Sandor Clegane
   Jaqen H'ghar
2. Ramsay Bolton
   Theon Greyjoy

Ramsay Bolton was born a bastard but was legitimized at the word of his father, Roose Bolton. After his actions against the Starks, he was put in a cage with his dogs and was eaten.

1. Robert Baratheon
   Eddard Stark
2. Theon Greyjoy
   Tyrion Lannister

At the beginning of the series, we are introduced to Eddard "Ned" Stark, Lord of Winterfell and close friends of the King, Robert Baratheon.

1. Petyr Baelish
   Jamie Lannister
2. Jorah Mormont
   Balon Greyjoy

Jorah Mormont was originally sent to spy on Daenerys by Varys for the Baratheon's. Looking for a royal pardon, he soon falls in love with Daenerys and pledges allegiance to her.

1. Sansa Stark
   Ygritte
2. Walda Bolton
   Margaery Tyrell

After Sansa is no longer chosen to be Joffrey's queen, Margaery Tyrell is chosen. When Joffrey dies soon after their marriage, she then weds his younger brother, Tommen.

1. Gregor Clegane
   Sandor Clegane
2. Robin Arryn
   Locke

Not to be confused with his brother Gregor Clegane, Sandor Clegane was often referred to as the Hound. This brother, Gregor was often called the Mountain. Sandor has a scar along his face that was given to him by his brother in their youth.

1. Daenerys Targaryen
   Missandei
2. Tywin Lannister
   Jaqen H'ghar

When Arya is on her own after escaping King's Landing, she meets Jaqen H'ghar, the faceless man, or man with many faces. He often tells her the statement, "Valar Morghulis," meaning "All men must die."

1. Cersei Lannister
   Margaery Tyrell
2. Catelyn Stark
   Brienne of Tarth

Catelyn Stark was originally supposed to marry Brandon Stark, Eddard's brother. When he was murdered by the Mad King, Catelyn married Eddard, commonly called Ned.

1. Ygritte
   Missandei
2. Melisandre
   Brienne of Tarth

When Brienne pledges allegiance to Renly Baratheon, she wants to be a part of his Kingsguard. When she defeats his soldiers, as well as Loras Tyrell, she is knighted and appointed.

1. AlliserThorne
   Septa Unella
2. Mace Tyrell
   Yara Greyjoy

When Cersei was arrested and punished, she was forced to walk through the streets naked. Septa Unella walked closely behind her chanting, "Shame! Shame! Shame!"

1. Catelyn Stark
   Arya Stark
2. Ygritte
   Talisa Stark

Jon Snow met Ygritte when he went beyond the wall during his time at the Night's Watch. Ygritte was a part of the 'free folk,' and the two shared a relationship before the Wildlings began attacking nearby towns.

1. Arya Stark
   Talisa Stark
2. Shae
   Sansa Stark

At the beginning of the series, Sansa is thrilled that she is betrothed to Joffrey. After Joffrey orders the execution of her father, her feelings understandably change.

1. Pypar
   Qyburn
2. Podrick Payne
   Janos Slynt

Podrick is first introduced as Tyrion's squire. When Tyrion is almost killed, Pod comes to his rescue. He then becomes a squire for Brienne of Tarth and proves himself very capable.

1. Arya Stark
   Missandei
2. Lady Olenna
   Margaery Tyrell

After being freed as a slave, Missandei works for Daenerys Targaryen. It is revealed that she speaks many languages, 19 to be exact.

1. Daario Naharis
   Tormund Giantsbane
2. Varys
   Roose Bolton

Varys works as a eunuch in Westeros and brings bits of information from around the world to King's Landing. He has many people, children and adults, working as spies for him to feed him information.

1. Lady Olenna
   Lady Melisandre
2. Myrcella
   Cersei

Lady Melisandre is originally introduced as a priestess working for Stannis Baratheon. She is said to receive visions in fire from the Lord of Light.

1. Jorah Mormont
   Gendry
2. Viserys Targaryen
   Tywin Lannister

Many times throughout the series, it is said that the Kingdom would fall through the cracks without the money of the Lannisters, the richest family in Westeros, headed by Tywin Lannister.

1. Tyrion
   Cersei
2. Jamie
   Tywin

The Lannister family has the mantra that "A Lannister always pays his debts." Tyrion is the only one who seems to take this seriously and quotes it numerous times throughout the series.

1. Stannis Baratheon
   Joffrey Baratheon
2. Daenarys Targaryen
   Ned Stark

When Ned finds out that Joffrey is not Robert's son, he realizes that Stannis Baratheon is the next legal successor because he is the King's oldest brother.