Syrio Forel

Syrio Forel is a character in Game of Thrones. He is played by Miltos Yerolemou and will appear in the first season.

Syrio Forel is a master sword-fighter, originally from the Free Cities before relocating to King's Landing, where his skills have earned him some fame.

In the books
In the Song of Ice and Fire novels Syrio Forel was once the First Sword of Braavos, the most skilled braavo or swordfighter of the city, in the service of the Sealord himself. He specialised in a style of combat known as 'water dancing', favouring a light sword and expert balance over the Westerosi style of hacking one another in heavy armour with massive swords. It is unclear why he departed Braavos to relocate to King's Landing.