Ygritte believed that because wildlings and Northerners both claim descent from the First Men, there is no need for them to be fighting, and that only the geographical divide of the Wall separates them. She valued her status as a free woman, and disparaged those living south of the Wall as 'kneelers', who blindly followed hereditary leaders instead of choosing a king. Living north of the Wall, she was well skilled in survival and was staunchly loyal to the cause of Mance Rayder. She had red hair and displayed great skill as an archer.
Ygritte was a quick-witted and courageous young spearwife.
