Arya Stark is a child of noble birth in the fantasy world of Westeros, with piercing grey eyes and a sharp wit. She is a tomboyish, skilled in archery and swordplay, not particularly fond of traditional ladylike pursuits. Arya is brave, headstrong, and fiercely protective of her family, which has been a major motivation throughout her life. She has an intense dislike for pretense and favoritism, valuing honesty and loyalty. Arya's relationships are dynamic, particularly with her direwolf Nymeria and her family members like her brother Robb. However, she harbors a deep-seated enmity towards the Lannisters, whom she blames for her father's beheading and the subsequent chaos in her life. She often moves between the roles of a quiet observer and a vengeful spirit, which is both her strength and vulnerability.