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Jeyne Westerling "Pretty enough for a child, but not a girl to lose a kingdom for."

PERSONALITY The most prominent and observed trait of Jeyne's is her kindness. She is seen as a gentle creature in the books, not only by the Starks but also by the Lannisters. Despite being of rival houses, Jeyne genuinely cares for Robb and his family, as well as his people, wanting to do well by them. She tends to Robb during his injury, after he had stormed the Crag and taken her father prisoner. When Black Walder attempts to kill Jeyne, insulted by her marriage to Robb, Jeyne persuades her husband to spare the man, rather than execute him. She wishes no ill will on anyone and tries to be a good wife and queen, rather than allowing the war and house politics to interfere. She's often anxious, mainly concerned for Robb's well being and the stress that he suffers as king. She witnessed first hand the grief and pain he suffered, her attempts to comfort him being the impetus for their marriage, as well as the Red Wedding. Her worries are so obvious that it leads to Catelyn Stark to council and persuade Jeyne to be patient and understanding. However, it comes out in other ways as well, including her wariness around Grey Wind, Robb's direwolf, due to her witnessing his violence during the storming of the Crag. Most of her anxiety, however, is channeled towards those that she loves, wanting to find ways to protect them and keep them safe. She can be extremely naive and innocent. Despite knowing her family's sworn duty to the Lannisters, Jeyne ignores that obligation to marry Robb Stark. During the course of her marriage, Jeyne doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation or that she has linked her family to rebellion, specifically to a house that opposes her father's liege lord. She also seems to think little about the vow that Robb has broken on her behalf. She focuses instead on being a good wife and queen, ignoring the dangerous situation that she has placed herself in. She trusts her mother, someone who had worked actively to marry her daughter to a Lannister, to be supportive of her choice of husband. She takes the potions her mother gives her without question. Even her acts of kindness can be seen as naive. Knowing that Black Walder wants to kill her, she still urges Robb to forgive him, leading to the man playing a part in the Red Wedding. Unlike Catelyn or even her mother, Jeyne doesn't consider the danger she faces or the intrigue she needs to survive. She instead focuses in on her feelings for Robb and their happiness together. This leaves her open for attack, leading her to misjudge her family's motives. Despite being kind and sweet, Jeyne can show a temper and a measure of rebellion. One of the most notable instances is when she rips her clothes in an act of defiance, openly mourning the loss of her husband. Her crown (which Robb had made for her) had been taken away by her mother, rather than accept her mother's harsh dismissal of her feelings, Jeyne publicly mourned Robb. She states that she loves him, even in the presence of Jamie Lannister (the son of the Lord of Casterly Rock, the house that Jeyne's family is sworn to). She stands firm by her feelings, unafraid of what the response would be. Jeyne is noted to be intelligent and wise. She is observant enough to recognize that something is amiss when Robb rides off to visit the Twins and attend the wedding of his uncle to one of the Frey daughters, (this leading to the Red Wedding). She begs him not to leave, even crying at their parting. She asks him to keep Grey Wind with him, knowing that the wolf would keep him safe. She has a number of skills outside of observation, one of them being her ability to nurse and care for someone who is injured. She is tasked with looking after Robb during his injury, showing a level of capability and understanding of how to nurse someone back to health and basic first aid. Although it is not explicitly stated, Jeyne shares a loving relationship with her family. Her brother, Raynald, sides with Robb Stark and shows him affection, as though they were real brothers. This is likely stemming from the relationship that Jeyne and Raynald share naturally, leading Raynald to befriend Robb on her behalf. Her father shows concern for Jeyne's safety during the siege of Riverrun and, as heartless as it was, Jeyne's mother arranged the Red Wedding on her daughter's behalf, wanting to secure a pardon for her. She trusted her mother enough to take potions that she offered, believing them to aid fertility, though they turned out to prevent pregnancy. She showed a great desire to have a family with Robb, actively trying to conceive. She even makes an effort to befriend and become close to Catelyn Stark, despite Catelyn's wariness of Jeyne. Jeyne exists outside the realm of politics and war. She and Robb come from opposing houses, yet she didn't let that influence her opinion of him. She willingly loved him, no matter the danger and war waged against her house. She wanted to be a good wife and queen, trying her best to ease the burden felt by Robb and his forces. In the end, the Red Wedding affected her as much as it did the Stark forces, but she didn't let it defeat her spirit. She remained true to Robb, even in death.

ABOUT Jeyne Westerling is the eldest daughter of Lord Gawen Westerling and Lady Sybell Spicer. The Westerlings are an ancient house, descended from the First Men. They have always been loyal to the Lannisters of Casterly Rock and are considered to be among their principled bannermen. That alliance was put in jeopardy when Jeyne bedded and then married Robb Stark, the King of the North and rival house of the Lannisters. She is the unknowing pawn that leads to the destruction of Robb Stark, the impetus of the Red Wedding and how Robb became "the King Who Lost the North." APPEARANCE Jeyne is considered to be a pretty girl (though no great beauty in Jaime Lannister's opinion. She has brown hair, brown eyes, good hips and a heart shaped face. Her features are considered gentle and kind. ABILITIES She has the typical skills of any high born lady. One of her atypical abilities is a familiarity with nursing. She knows how to tend to those who are sick or injured, nursing them back to health.

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