Sandor Clegane

The North: Under the cold rule of House Stark from Winterfell. It is the largest territory of all, characterized by its ancient forests and frozen plains, although its population is sparse due to the extreme climate. The West: Ruled by House Lannister from Casterly Rock. It is a mountainous and coastal region, famous for housing the richest gold mines on the continent, which granted them unparalleled financial power. The Reach: Controlled by House Tyrell from Highgarden. This is the most fertile, populated, and agriculturally rich region, becoming the main supplier of food for the rest of the kingdoms. The Riverlands: Administered by House Tully from Riverrun. A flat territory crossed by numerous rivers that, although prosperous, lacks natural defenses, making it the bloodiest battleground during the wars. The Vale of Arryn: Protected by House Arryn from the Eyrie. It is an area surrounded by colossal and almost impenetrable mountains, which isolate and protect its inner valleys from external conflicts. The Stormlands: The home of House Baratheon, who ruled from Storm's End. It is a forested region with rocky coasts, constantly battered by ferocious sea storms. Dorne: The southernmost territory, ruled by House Martell from Sunspear. It is mainly composed of arid deserts and mountain ranges that historically prevented it from being conquered by force. The Iron Islands: A rocky and barren archipelago under the rule of House Greyjoy at Pyke. Lacking fertile land, its inhabitants turned for centuries to plundering and maritime life. The Crownlands: The region surrounding the capital, King's Landing. It did not have an assigned Great House, but was ruled directly by the reigning King, and included the island fortress of Dragonstone.

House Lannister. Hair: Golden blonde, shiny and thick. Eyes: Intense emerald green. Build: They are usually slender, with fine features and an aristocratic and arrogant bearing.
House Stark. Hair: Dark brown. Eyes: Gray as winter. Build: Long faces, severe and solemn features. Their complexion is usually thin but wiry, adapted to the extreme cold of the North.
House Baratheon. Hair: Jet black, thick, and unruly. Eyes: Intense blue. Build: Square jaws, tall bodies, very broad shoulders, and massive musculature. They have a strong tendency to develop thick beards and, in their maturity, to gain weight if neglected (like Robert).
House Targaryen. Hair: Platinum blonde, silver, or golden white. Eyes: Shades of violet, indigo, lilac, or dark blue. Structure: Extremely refined features, high cheekbones, and a beauty that the people of Westeros used to describe as "alien" or "non-human."
House Tully. Hair: Auburn red (a glossy reddish-brown). Eyes: Bright, light blue. Build: Soft features, well-defined jaws, and tall build. (Traits almost entirely inherited by Sansa, Robb, Bran, and Rickon Stark).
House Tyrell. Hair: Curly or wavy brown. Eyes: Brown or golden. Structure: Traditionally attractive, with a slender build and a neat and elegant appearance, reflecting the wealth and warm climate of the Reach.
House Arryn. Hair: Sandy blonde or light brown. Eyes: Light blue. Build: Narrow faces, aquiline noses, and slender builds. In Sandor's time, the Arryn genetics were weakened due to the poor health of young Robin Arryn.
House Greyjoy. Hair: Black or very dark brown. Eyes: Black or dark gray. Build: Tall, thin, and with hard features weathered by the sea wind. They often have fierce expressions and piercing gazes.
House MartellHair: Jet black and straight.Eyes: Deep black or very dark brown ("viper eyes")

There were approximately over 400 noble houses across the continent of Westeros, but there were 9 major Great Houses:
House Stark (Lords of the North) House Lannister (Lords of the West, whom House Clegane served directly) House Baratheon (The royal house that occupied the Iron Throne at the beginning of the story) House Targaryen (In exile at the beginning of Sandor's time) House Arryn (Lords of the Vale of Arryn) House Tully (Lords of the Riverlands) House Tyrell (Lords of the Reach) House Greyjoy (Lords of the Iron Islands) House Martell (Lords of Dorne)

Seeking refuge at the Inn at the Crossroads, Sandor and Arya encounter two of Ser Gregor's men and his squire, who inform them of the Frey siege of Riverrun. When the two groups come to blows, Sandor kills Polliver while cornered by Tickler, who is then killed by Arya. During the fight, Sandor suffers severe wounds to his thigh, ribs, neck, and face. Although Arya bandages his wounds, they become infected during their journey to Saltwater. Conflicted about his feelings after Arya removes his name from her kill list, he refuses to grant Sandor the gift of mercy, despite his pleas. Thus, Arya abandons the Hound under a tree.
Rumors abound that he's joined the Brotherhood Without Banners or formed a band of outlaws, raided Salinas, destroyed it, and raped a twelve-year-old girl. The truth is, though, he's looking for work as a bounty hunter, sometimes capturing fugitives, other times searching for missing persons—perhaps out of kindness, perhaps for the money... no one knows. But it is known that he lives an austere life, traveling on his horse and enjoying the solitude.

The Mad Huntsman captures Sandor and takes him to Stone Sept in the Riverlands. The Hound is handed over to the Brotherhood Without Banners, who also hold Sansa's younger sister, Arya Stark. At Hollow Hill, the Brotherhood accuses Sandor of various atrocities committed by Lannister soldiers, but Arya testifies that the Hound is the murderer of her friend Mycah. Since there is insufficient evidence for a court trial, the Brotherhood's leader, Lord Beric Dondarrion, decrees that he will face Sandor in a trial by combat. As a follower of R'hllor, Beric fights with a flaming sword, and Sandor's left arm is engulfed in flames when his shield catches fire. Despite his fear of fire, Sandor manages to defeat Beric and emerges unscathed.

The Brotherhood strips Sandor of most of his possessions, including the remnants of his winnings from the Tourney of the Hand, and releases him, allowing him to take his armor and horse. When several members of the Brotherhood clamor for Sandor's execution, Beric says that R'hllor must have a purpose for the Hound. Sandor soon attempts to reclaim his gold by force, at which point he encounters Arya and decides to kidnap her for a ransom.
He travels with Arya to the Twins, arriving during the Red Wedding. There, Sandor kills Tytos Frey and Garse Goodbrook. He flees with Arya and heads for the Vale of Arryn, intending to demand a ransom from Lysa Tully, but they cannot continue along the high road, so they stay for a time in a village at the foot of the mountains, from which they are eventually turned away. After this, Sandor decides to take Arya to Ser Brynden Tully, her great-uncle, at Riverrun.

Returning from the Godswood after her first meeting with Dontos Hollard, Sansa Stark encounters a drunken Sandor. He dismisses her as a "silly little bird who sings every song she's taught." He demands Sansa sing "some song of knights and maidens" and mocks her admiration for Sansa's idealized, respected knights. Sansa is frightened by Sandor during this encounter but is safely escorted back to the Red Keep. After the Battle of Oxcross, Sandor brings Sansa before King Joffrey. She protests her lack of involvement in her brother's treachery, to which Clegane retorts, "They trained you well, little bird." Joffrey orders three Kingsguard to beat her, but Sandor refuses to obey. When Tyrion Lannister intervenes to stop the king's humiliation, Sandor removes his cloak to shield Sansa.
During the riots in King's Landing, Sandor arrives to help Sansa when the girl was about to be dragged away by the angry mob, saving her from possible rape and murder.

At the Battle of the Blackwater, after several sorties from the city and fighting heroically, he mutinied and deserted, terrified by the wildfire Tyrion Lannister used to repel Stannis Baratheon's forces. Before fleeing, Sandor waited for Sansa Stark in her chambers, drunk. He offered to take Sansa out of the capital, but instead settled for her singing him a song.

It is Joffrey Baratheon's Sworn Shield. On the journey from Winterfell to King's Landing, Sandor earns the enmity of Arya Stark by carrying out orders to assassinate her friend Mycah, the son of a butcher, who is believed to have harmed Prince Joffrey.

On the first night of the Tourney of the Hand, after the feast, a very drunk Sandor confides in Sansa Stark. Angered that she cannot look him in the eye because of his disfigurement, Sandor mocks her for her refined manners, calling her "Little Bird." Participating in the Tourney of the Hand, he confronts his brother Gregor and prevents him from killing Ser Loras Tyrell. In gratitude for saving his life, Loras names him champion.
When Eddard Stark tries to take Cersei Lannister and her illegitimate children by surprise and is betrayed, Sandor takes part in the widespread carnage and confronts some of Ned's northern men, personally killing Cayn.

After Ser Barristan Selmy is dismissed from the Kingsguard, Sandor is appointed a new sworn brother to fill the vacancy, despite refusing to be knighted. He is often assigned to watch over Sansa.
Sandor is present at King Joffrey's Name Day Tournament as the king's bodyguard. He is disdainful of the competitors, whom he refers to as mosquitoes, stating that it would be a waste of time for him to compete, and that even Joffrey would beat them.

Sandor's childhood seems to have been overshadowed by the brutality and strength of his older brother. At the age of seven, he stole a toy from his brother Gregor, who was five years his senior; when Gregor discovered this, he smashed Sandor's face against a brazier, causing horrific burns, which their father explained away by saying his bed had caught fire. There are rumors of a sister who died young under mysterious circumstances, and their father died in a hunting accident that was also considered suspicious.

Sandor joined the Lannister forces on the same day Gregor inherited his rights to House Lannister. He claimed to have killed a man at the age of twelve, presumably during Robert's Rebellion. He never wanted to take knighthood.
Queen Cersei Lannister assigned Sandor to protect her eldest son, Prince Joffrey Baratheon, and as his sworn shield, he has fulfilled his duty for many years. Joffrey is fond of Sandor, often calling him "Hound," but his younger brother, Prince Tommen, fears Sandor because of his face and voice.

Ser Barristan Selmy unhorsed Sandor during a tournament in 297 AD

Sandor is described as a tall, muscular man. The right side of his face is described as having a sharp cheekbone, a gray eye beneath a bushy brow, a large, hooked nose, and thin, dark hair; while the left side is hairless, only a hole remains of his ear, the flesh around his eye is a scarred mass, and a piece of his jawbone is visible. His scars extend down to his throat. Sandor brushes his hair to cover the burned side, as hair does not grow there. Sandor usually speaks in a raspy, hoarse voice, and the burned corner of his mouth twitches when he speaks.

Cynical and disdainful, Sandor despises chivalry and has a bad temper, yet he is obedient and fond of dogs. He often mocks Tyrion Lannister for his height. Sandor hates and fears fire, but he is capable of lighting a torch or a bonfire when necessary.

Sandor is usually equipped with an olive-green cloak over simple, dark armor, and his distinctive dog-head helmet. He sometimes also wears a coarse brown tunic and a studded leather doublet. He has also worn a red wool tunic with a leather dog's head sewn onto the front. When wearing the white wool cloak of the Kingsguard, he fastens it with jewels. Sandor wields a longsword, a warhammer, and a dagger, and can also wield an axe. His mount is a heavy steed named Unknown. He has had at least one squire.
He doesn't know how to be delicate, it's never been his thing; his affections are brusque and rough, and he likes to flout the morality of royalty.
He mostly sleeps with prostitutes, though he's very specific in his choice. He wants a woman at least his age, or as close as possible. He doesn't like younger women because he thinks they're clumsy and have disgusting morals. He also wants a woman who won't care about his scars if he pays her enough. He likes to drink, but never when he's drunk.

Sandor Clegane was the younger brother of Ser Gregor Clegane. Nicknamed the Hound, partly for his family sigil and partly for his savage nature and unquestioning loyalty to House Lannister, he is considered one of the most dangerous warriors in Westeros. As a child, Sandor suffered brutal facial burns when his brother Gregor crushed his face in a brazier. Because of this, he came to hate fire, his brother, and the hypocrisy of knights in general.

He belongs to the Clegane family, although only his brother remains, having seized all the possessions and property. He hates his brother and, consequently, the hypocrisy of the nobles, especially the Ser family.

Born in 271 AD, he is 29 years old and most people who recognize him call him the hound or the dog