Winter is Coming, or: Game of Thrones S1

I finished watching Season 1 of Game of Thrones a while ago, and haven't started on Season 2 yet. Before I do, here are some of my impressions on S1 characters, just because. :-)

There are no spoilers for Season 2 or beyond behind the cut, because I haven't read the books. There is rampant – if uninformed – speculation on my part, however.

( Behind the cut, winter is coming... )

Have you watched and/or read Game of Thrones? What do you think?

Please don't spoiler me for Season 2 or beyond! I am a spoilerphobe.