Eddard Stark

 Eddard Stark also known as Ned Stark known as Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North and later Hand of the King to King Robert I Baratheon.. This character is potrayed by Sean Bean. He is the father of Robb, Sansa , Bran, Arya  and Rickon  and a bastard son Jon Snow, who is later revealed to be his nephew.

Eddard was a trusted, close friend and counselor of King Robert Baratheon. He supported Robert's play for the throne by acting as a general in several major battles. Eddard's sister Lyanna, who was betrothed to Robert, was purportedly kidnapped by Prince Rhaegar Targaryan, igniting a war. Brandon protested the kidnapping, but his attempt to bring Rhaegar to justice failed. Lord Rickard was summoned to court in King's Landing by Aerys, and both Brandon and Rickard were brutally executed by the Mad King.

“Why is it always the innocents who suffer most, when you high lords play your game of thrones?”

Their deaths left Eddard to inherit Rickard's responsibilities, serving King Robert instead. Brandon had been betrothed to Catelyn, and Eddard also inherited his brother's bride.Lyanna died in Eddard's arms during the conflict. Despite his happy family life, Eddard still felt the losses of his family quite keenly, often visiting his sister's tomb to light a candle for her as his daughter, Sansa, remembered. Despite barely knowing each other, Eddard and Catelyn formed a strong and loving marriage.