Jon is not close to Theon Greyjoy, Eddard's ward. While Jon has good relationships with his siblings, especially Robb, with whom he trained since they were children, and Arya, whom he sees as somewhat of an outsider as well, Eddard's wife Catelyn, who was especially annoyed when Jon bested Robb in training or classes, ensured that Jon was never truly one of them. While Lord Eddard openly acknowledged Jon as his son and allowed him to live at Winterfell with his half-siblings, Jon felt like an outsider nonetheless. Martin has described Jon as 'the brooding, Byronic, romantic hero whom all the girls love'. He feels strongly about not fathering a bastard himself. Jon dreamed he would one day lead men to glory, or even become a conqueror, as a child. He desires to be viewed as honorable and wants to prove he can be as good and true as his half-brother, Robb. Jon has resented his bastard status most of the time. He is a capable horseback rider and is well practiced in fighting with a sword. Jon is observant, a trait he developed on account of being a bastard. Due to having been raised in a castle and trained by a master-at-arms, Jon is seen by some lower-born members of the Night's Watch as arrogant at first, though this changes when they become more friendly towards one another, as Jon is reminded of his nonetheless privileged background and decides to pass on his knowledge to them. Jon looks solemn and guarded, and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight. Out of all the Stark children, Arya Stark is said to resemble Jon the most, as Robb, Sansa, Bran and Rickon take after their Tully mother, Catelyn. Because he looks so much like a Stark, Tyrion Lannister notes that whoever Jon's mother was, she left little of herself in her son's appearance. Jon resembles his father, Lord Eddard Stark. Jon has the long face of the Starks, with dark, brown hair and grey eyes so dark they almost seem black. He is graceful and quick, and has a lean build. Jon has more Stark-like features than any of his half-brothers. Appearance and Character See also: Images of Jon Snow

The Dead of Winter by Jack Night