[u][b]Ser Vernan Lannister[/b][/u]

Vernan hated it when he had to make deals with lesser houses, but until his brother allowed the rest of House Lannister and its allies to join the war effort, he would need these lesser houses on his side. "You may have the Riverlands and you will also be well paid for your efforts to help secure the throne," he told Lord Jakob Frey. "But you need not worry about ever seeing the throne. I plan to take over as regent until such time that a more fitting Lannister can be placed on the throne. Perhaps one of my brother's nephews if their mother has not spoiled them so much that they've turned soft."

Vernan then listened to the suggestions of Lady Gemma, but he was quick to anger when she made mention of wedding his daughter to the young wolf. "No daughter of mine will ever marry a Stark. I do not trust those Northerners or their barbaric ways. Besides, if you remember your history, you'll probably remember another young wolf who did not make good on a marriage betrothal. A mistake that led to his demise."