


Tywin's steel plate armor is enameled in deep crimson and highlighted with gold, and its rondels are golden sunburts. Genna's husband, Ser Emmon Frey, is terrified of his brother-in-law. Ser Addam Marbrand is said to be Tywin's most daring commander. Tywin often relies on his brother, Ser Kevan Lannister. This is partly because Tyrion is a dwarf, but also Tywin blames his youngest son for causing his beloved wife Joanna's death during his birth, as well as for shaming the family name with his frequent whoring. Tywin loves his elder children, Queen Cersei and Ser Jaime, but despises Tyrion. Tywin, by Mark Evans © Fantasy Flight Games He is especially talented at the raising of funds, leading to a persistent jest that he must "shit gold." Tywin is more respected than loved in the westerlands, and he is remembered in King's Landing for the Sack. Though ruthless, Tywin Lannister is an able and shrewd ruler who brought great prosperity during his tenure as the King's Hand. According to his sister Genna, Tywin mistrusts laughter because of how his father, Lord Tytos, had been laughed at Grand Maester Pycelle was amazed that his late wife Joanna was able to make him laugh three different times. Tywin is a proven battle commander who leads from the rear, and he has a powerful presence combined with an intimidating gaze. He dedicates his life and efforts towards maintaining the Lannisters' prestige, and ensuring House Lannister is respected, or at least feared. Tywin is a calculating, intelligent, politically astute, ruthless, and controlling man. Tywin has pale green eyes flecked with gold. Tywin has kept his head shaved ever since his golden hair started going bald, but he grows out bushy golden side-whiskers. Tywin is a tall, slender, broad-shouldered man in his fifties.
