Inspired by the guys at BeardPros.com who recently ranked the Characters on Season 4 for of Games of Thrones by their beards, I present to you the definitive list of Dead Game of Thrones Characters Ranked by beards.

#11 - Rikard Karstark

Bonus points for looking like hippie version of santa claus? And also bonus points for being clairvoyant?

But not enough points to boost him up the list. When I look at Karstarks beard, the term “A poor man’s Gandalf” comes to mind.

#10 - Xaro Xhoan Daxos

Just like the man himself, Xaro’s beard is not very memorable. Sure is short and trim, but you’d figure for a large man who wears a big piece of gold jewelry around his neck, that he would gone with something with more oomph!

#9 - Tywin Lannister

The most dangerous man in all of Westeros doesn’t have the most dangerous beard in the land, but it looks damn good for an old man in his late sixties.

Tywin’s beard size is absolutely perfect for his age. Two inches longer and suddenly you go from looking like the Regal Hand of the King to a creepy Maester. No offence Pycelle.

#8 - Robert Baratheon

Isn’t it interesting that all the words that come to mind when you try describe Robert’s beard, (dirtry, grey, unkempt, and fat) also are the words the come to mind when trying to describer Robert towards the end of his life?

No, not that interesting? We’ll never mind then.

#7 - Robb Stark

Poor Rob Stark, turns out he was the least successful Stark son. He’s less powerful than crippled Bran Stark, less skilled at avoiding death than Reckon, and his beard is not as cool as Jon Snow.

On the plus side, he did get to bed Talisa for like 2 episodes…. Good on you Robb!

#6 - Eddard Stark

If I had to pick one word to describe Ned’s beard, it would be “smart”. Ned does have a smart looking beard. This is strange because Ned’s is probably one of the dumbest people in Westeros. Common on Ned, how could you trust Little Finger! He wanted to sleep with your wife.

#5 - Jeor Mormont

In the battle of the old guy beards, Jeor, aka the Lord Commander comes out ahead of old man Lannister. Why? Largely because I like to two tones of different hair color and how in blends it in well.

It’s a shame that Mormont is now dead, he would have been a hit with all the old ladies of Westeros. Oh right, I forgot about the whole Night Watch vow thing. Ah well, maybe he’s better off dead.

#4 - Rodrik Cassel

Is this hair? Is this a beard? Is it mutton chops? I have no freaking clue, but I do know that I love the style. The award for most inconsequential character with the best beard goes to Rodrik Cassel!

#3 - Oberyn Martell

It kinda makes sense that most modern beard on Game of Thrones belonged to the man with so many modern characteristics.

Oberyn is free with his sexuality, and free with his beard style.

While everyone else in Westeros goes for various lengths of the full on beard, the Red Viper goes for the sleek trim, contour beard.

It’s quite a sham that the beard ends up getting all … bloody

#2 - Renly Baratheon

Didn’t expect him this high on the list did you? Truth be told, neither did we. But after we took a second, third and forth look, it was clear that Renly mastered the 10 day growth beard.

And if science has told us anything, it is that the 10 day growth beard is the sexiest beard around. And the ladies and in Renly’s case, the dudes, love the 10 day beard.

#1 - Drogo

Now this is a beard. It’s like the perfect mix of lumberjack and fear. What makes Drogo’s beard one of the top beards on the show is the distinctive look to it. The length is impressive without being excessive, and the front facing pony tail is strangely cool.