Assassin

Assassins are men and women who carry out the murder of prominent individuals in exchange of monetary gain or for political reasons. Unlike mercenaries, who wage war on behalf of their employers, assassins carry out surprise attacks using subterfuge and deceit.

Known assassinations and assassination attempts

 * An assassin is hired by a still unidentified individual to murder Bran Stark after a fall that leaves him comatose. The assassin causes a fire at Winterfell in an attempt to leave Bran's chamber unattended, but is stopped by Catelyn Stark and killed by Bran's direwolf Summer. The assassin carries a dagger of Valyrian steel.


 * A wineseller attempts to poison Daenerys Targaryen after Varys puts out the word that King Robert is offering a reward in exchange for the death of Daenerys and her unborn child. The wineseller is foiled by Ser Jorah Mormont, who realized Daenerys had been targeted after being granted a pardon.


 * Ser Mandon Moore, acting on behalf of a, also, unidentified party - possibly Queen Cersei - attempts to murder Tyrion Lannister during the Battle of the Blackwater but is killed by Podric Payne before succeeding.


 * Lothar Frey hires assassins that disguise themselves as musicians for the wedding feast of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey. Following the bedding ceremony, the assassins play The Rains of Castamere and shortly after seize crossbows and take part in the massacre of King Robb Stark, his family, and closest retainers.