Game of Thrones may just be "tits and dragons" according to some, but to others, it's helped inspire and usher in an age of supreme fantasy nerdiness. Instead of awkward stares and behind-the-back chuckles, mentioning dragons and magic in public can now be met with excited inquiries of "did you see last night's episode?" and exclamations like "I can't wait to see what happens!"
Of course, Game of Thrones likely wouldn't be quite the cultural phenomenon if not for the groundwork laid by the classics: Conan the Barbarian, Lord of the Rings, and perhaps most directly, Dungeons & Dragons. While the famous tabletop roleplaying game hasn't been around as long as other forms of media, its influence is undeniable. The parallels are so strong, in fact, that I thought it'd be fun to transpose characters from Game of Thrones into Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Yes, there's a Game of Thrones roleplaying system already, but this is more fun.
Arya Stark
Arya is one of the easier characters to translate. Thanks to her training, she's become a skilled assassin, adept at sneaking around and stabbing some unsuspecting fools. Unquestionably a Rogue.
Bran Stark
Bran also fits fairly well within the D&D mold. That low Dex score means he'll need help getting around, but with his ability to warg and communicate with nature, he makes for a good Druid.
Brienne of Tarth
Brienne is an imposing warrior who lives by strict moral convictions and uses her strength to defend those weaker than her. Sure she may not be able to cast magic, but she is otherwise a model Paladin.
Cersei Lannister
Cersei would prefer not to get her own hands dirty, and hasn't shown any kind of magical or martial prowess. Because of these limitations, she doesn't fit well with the usual D&D classes. So instead, I gave her a high Intelligence and Charisma alongside a buttload of money. That's almost as good in the world of D&D, and in Westeros it's arguably better.
Daenerys Targaryen
Dany is a little OP compared to the rest of the GoT cast. While we haven't seen Khaleesi cast any spells outright, her bond to the magic of Westeros and her dragons make for compelling evidence that she would be a Sorcerer.
Jaime Lannister
Good with a sword, constantly wearing armor, somewhat bland personality, easily manipulated by those with more power and influence… yup, Jaime is a Fighter, through and through.
Jon Snow
In Game of Thrones, Jon Snow is a former Ranger and leader of the Night's Watch, a military order that patrols and guards the Wall in the northern wilderness of Westeros. In Dungeons & Dragons, Rangers are described as "warriors of the wilderness," and "rough and wild looking." Sounds like a match to me. His weapon of a choice: a bastard sword, of course. *wink*
Sansa Stark
Like Cersei, Sansa doesn't really fit the D&D archetypes super well. She's certainly a capable young woman, but she lacks any serious affinity for magic, and her martial combat skills are somewhat lacking. Still, she's an inspiring presence and strong-willed, so she's the Cleric of the group.
Tyrion Lannister
Oh, Tyrion. We could listen to your stories all day. A natural entertainer and bit of a know-it-all, Tyrion makes a wonderful Bard.
BONUS: Ned Stark
Poor Ned.
