Physical description and traits: -Appearance: He has a slender build, an elongated face, dark brown hair, and grey eyes. He bears a strong resemblance to members of the Stark family. -Skills: He is an accomplished horseman and an excellent swordsman. He wields a Valyrian steel sword named Longclaw. Origins: -Identity: He grew up at Winterfell as the bastard son of Lord Eddard (Ned) Stark. Role and journey in the Night's Watch: -Enlistment: He arrives at Castle Black at a young age, full of ideals, but becomes disillusioned by the harshness of the training and the criminal nature of some of the recruits.

Origins and Physical Appearance: -Noble origins: He is the eldest son of Lord Randyll Tarly and Lady Melessa Florent. -Appearance: He is an obese young man with dark hair and pale eyes. -Initial temperament: He describes himself as a coward, frightened by the sight of blood and unable to wield weapons. Personality and Skills: -Scholarship: Highly intelligent and inquisitive, he loves to read, possesses extensive knowledge, and is skilled in mathematics as well as the basics of High Valyrian. -Character arc: Forced by his father to join the Night's Watch, he overcomes his fears to protect those close to him. He becomes Jon Snow's best friend.

Physical description and character: -Nickname: Known as the "Aurochs" due to his imposing build and ruggedness. -Appearance: Tall and heavily built, with a thick neck and a ruddy face framed by a full beard. -Personality: Slow-witted but brave; he compensates for his intellectual slowness with great physical strength and an unwavering sense of duty. Role in the story: -Origins: Abandoned by his father during childhood, he survived by stealing before being sentenced to join the Night's Watch. -Arrival at the Wall: He underwent his novice training at Castle Black alongside Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly, and Pypar (Pyp), forming a close-knit group of friends with them.

History and Origins: -Former performer: Before arriving at the Wall, Pyp was a traveling actor, mime, and singer who roamed Westeros. -Arrival at the Wall: He was arrested and sentenced to join the Night's Watch; he had spurned the sexual advances of a lord who falsely accused him of theft out of spite. -Personality: Distinguished by his large ears, he is a cheerful, joking character and an excellent mimic capable of identifying people's origins by their accents.

Role: -Role and evolution: He is a steward and one of Jon Snow's best friends at Castle Black. -Personality: He is known for his legendary pessimism and very sarcastic dark humor. He spends his time complaining about the worst imaginable situations. -Face: He constantly wears a stern, sad, and cold expression that perfectly matches his dark humor and legendary pessimism. -Hair and beard: His hair and beard are dark brown with streaks of gray, cut short and often tousled by the northern wind.

Origins: -Origin: Having taken refuge at Castle Black, Olly chooses to join the Night's Watch recruits out of a desire for revenge and a need for protection. Appearance: -Age and build: He is a pre-adolescent (roughly 10–12 years old when first introduced) with a slight, frail build typical of a peasant child from the North. -Face: He has fine, childlike features, short, wavy brown hair that is often tousled, and dark eyes.

Origins and joining the Wall: - Targaryen loyalist: During Robert's Rebellion, he fought for King Aerys II Targaryen. - Forced exile: After the fall of King's Landing, Tywin Lannister forced him to choose between execution and the Wall. He joined the Night's Watch. Personality and appearance: - Austere physique: He is in his fifties, with a lean yet sturdy build, greying black hair, and a dark gaze. - Rigid character: Described as a cruel, bitter, and stern man. He holds most of the recruits he must train in contempt. - Blind loyalty: Despite his cruelty, he acts out of conviction and strict adherence to the Watch's traditions. Role and major conflicts: - Rivalry with Jon Snow: He ironically dubs him "Lord Snow" to mock his status as a bastard

-Status: Former Lord of Bear Island, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch -Nickname: The Old Bear -Physical description and personality: Possessing an impressive, rugged build, Jeor Mormont has a thick white beard and a receding hairline that give him a deeply martial air. Despite a gruff, direct, and pragmatic temperament, he is a leader of great dignity.

Profile and Identity: -Full Name: Aemon Targaryen -Background: Third son of King Maekar I Targaryen. He voluntarily renounced the Iron Throne in favor of his younger brother, Aegon V (nicknamed "Egg"), to honor his vows as a maester and avoid succession conflicts. -Role: Maester assigned to the Night's Watch at Castle Black. He tends to the wounded, manages the rookery (messenger ravens), and advises successive Lords Commander.