Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”) — a towering hedge knight of humble birth, raised by Ser Arlan. Honest, loyal, and deeply moral, he struggles to live by true chivalry despite clumsiness in courtly life. Egg — a sharp-tongued stable boy and Dunk’s squire, secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen, learning humility among common folk. Prince Baelor Breakspear embodies justice and honor; Prince Maekar is stern and conflicted. Aerion “Brightflame” is cruel and unstable, the chief antagonist. 