Nothing makes for a great story except when the motivations for characters are meaningfully driven.
History is chalk full of such characters and stories. Instances of people seeking power, revenge, personal gain, self-interest, self-preservation, betrayal, honor, deception, and more.
In this episode, I introduce you to the Fihri clan. A tribe of people from a noble lineage from during the time of "The Falcon of Spain," but nobility doesn't guarantee righteousness, and will many times lead to people playing a real game of thrones.