Arya Stark

Arya Stark is a young woman born into nobility as the third child of Lord Eddard Stark and Lady Catelyn Stark of Winterfell. She is curious, headstrong, and possesses a strong sense of justice. Arya loves to practice her sword skills, notably with Needle, a gift from her brother Jon. She dreams of becoming a skilled fighter, although her father hopes for her a different path. Arya shows a particular fondness for direwolves, especially Nymeria, and is unafraid of the realities of life and death in her world. She is known to have a rebellious streak, as she often goes against the expectations set for her due to her gender. Arya's relationships are complex; she shares a close bond with her siblings, specifically Bran and Jon, and harbors a strong dislike for Joffrey. She is deeply loyal to her family and to House Stark, and carries a list of names of those she believes responsible for her family's pain. Arya is introspective and grows through her experiences, evolving from a tomboyish girl into a determined and skilled vengeance-seeker. Her story is one of survival, transformation, and the quest for identity within a dangerous world.