Asher Forrester

Asher Forrester is a major character beginning in The Crowns of Autumn. He was a rebellious second son of Lord Gregor Forrester, who fell in love with Gwyn Whitehill, a member of House Forrester's long-term rivals. To avoid war, Asher was exiled by his father.

Asher becomes a sellsword in Essos, but he returns to Westeros with an army of pit fighters upon learning that House Forrester has nearly been destroyed by House Bolton and the Whitehills. He becomes the new Lord of Ironrath and head of House Forrester.

The feud with House Whitehill continues, resulting in the Forresters' defeat in the Battle of Ironrath. Asher is given shelter by House Glenmore, and joins them in declaring for Stannis Baratheon when he begins his march on Winterfell.

Asher joins Stannis at the Battle of the Crofter's Village, earning the King's trust. Following the Baratheon victory at the Battle of Winterfell, Asher is given troops to retake Ironrath. They reclaim their seat and finally defeat the Whitehills. Asher then partakes in the War for the Dawn.