Catelyn's younger brother and heir to Riverrun. Well-meaning but impetuous, Edmure's eagerness to prove himself in battle often leads to unintended consequences.

Catelyn's uncle, a renowned knight who quarrelled with his brother Lord Hoster and has served as a freelance military commander ever since. Tough, experienced, and fiercely loyal to his family despite the estrangement.

Wife of Eddard Stark, born of House Tully of Riverrun. A fiercely protective mother and shrewd political mind, Catelyn's instincts about the dangers threatening her family prove sharper than her husband's trust in old friendships.