Ok, not "IMPORTANT!", but they exist later and have roles to play.  What's the point in killing them and giving those roles to other characters?

Pop-pop gets a treat?

Pop-pop gets a treat?

It is my personal (groundless) opinion that the writers and producers haven't read past the season they're filming.  They keep killing characters (Khal Jhaqo, Rakharo, Irri, Jhiqui, Xaro Xhoan Daxos, maybe Pyat Pree) that are pointless now but important later, and have no respect for the prophecies or flashbacks…

It is my personal (groundless) opinion that the writers and producers haven't read past the season they're filming.  They keep killing characters (Khal Jhaqo, Rakharo, Irri, Jhiqui, Xaro Xhoan Daxos, maybe Pyat Pree) that are pointless now but important later, and have no respect for the prophecies or flashbacks…

The thing is, Show-Robb is an idiot and kind of a prick, whereas Book-Robb is unimpeachably awesome.  I don't think it'll be as big a gut-punch when the Red Wedding happens.  Plus, the "legend" of Martin killing favorite characters is widespread now and everyone's got to expect it a little bit in the back of their…

The thing is, Show-Robb is an idiot and kind of a prick, whereas Book-Robb is unimpeachably awesome.  I don't think it'll be as big a gut-punch when the Red Wedding happens.  Plus, the "legend" of Martin killing favorite characters is widespread now and everyone's got to expect it a little bit in the back of their…

That was Garlan.

That was Garlan.

It's a similar "i don't give a shit" shrug to Pete Campbell's when his father-in-law calls him a sonofabitch.

It's a similar "i don't give a shit" shrug to Pete Campbell's when his father-in-law calls him a sonofabitch.

Ser Mandon is the one Cersei instructs to bring in Ros in this episode.

Ser Mandon is the one Cersei instructs to bring in Ros in this episode.

ZARRO. SHO-AN. DACKZOS.

Oh, fuck my cock.

PLEASE DO GO ON.

There's a guy named Dagon Greyjoy, too.

Except for Marwyn the Mage

Some say maybe. Other's aren't so sure.

The chick is clearly jewish.