A knight by title, not by nature — polite, nervous, and haunted by the weight of two houses : Lanni-ster and Fre-y, Cleos is married to Jeyne D. and has two young sons, Tywin Fre-y and Willem. He is used to bearing trays more than blades, carrying his duty like armor too large, hoping kindness might count for courage. He avoids conflict but not responsibility, a gentle man desperate to matter. In war, where mercy is rare, he offers it in quiet hands — and hopes it is enough.