Tyrion Lannister

"A Lannister always pays his debts"

- Tyrion Tyrion Lannister is one of the main protagonists of Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire. He is the youngest of the three Lannister children. Although he is a physical dwarf, he manages to survive using his wit and intelligence. Despite coming from the most villainous house in Westeros, Tyrion Lannister displays many positive traits.

Shortly after his nephew Joffrey was made King of Westeros, Tyrion was made Hand of the King. Although he was successful as a leader, he eventually lost his position when he was injured in battle.

Afterwards, he was married to Sansa Stark so that his father could gain power in the North.

He is portrayed by Peter Dinklage.

Personality
Tyrion is an extremely intelligent man and has been able to read people as he could read books. He also has a soft spot for outcasts and has treated them very kindly. Many times, Tyrion has shown great loyality to those who treat him with love and respect. However, he is not completely flawless as he often partakes in heavy drinking and having sex with prostitutes. Also, his lifelong torment for being a d dwarf has turned him into an outwardly cold and callous person, particularly towards people he dislikes. He does show admiration and/or affection for family members Cersei and Tywin, but Jaime is the only one of his family he maintains a good relationship with.