The Vampire Diaries/The Originals. 🩸

In The Vampire Diaries, Stefan Salvatore's plan was to live a "normal" life in Mystic Falls, avoiding harm to humans and trying to keep his vampire nature a secret. However, when he falls in love with Elena Gilbert, his plan changes, and his main goal becomes protecting her and keeping her safe from supernatural dangers, such as Damon's threats and the return of Katherine Pierce. Key aspects of Stefan's plan at the beginning of the season: Living in peace: Stefan tried to lead a peaceful life, avoiding the need for human blood to control his thirst. Protect Elena: His love for Elena leads him to take on the responsibility of protecting her from supernatural threats, especially from Damon, his brother. Keeping the truth hidden: He seeks to keep his vampire status and the secrets of other supernatural beings hidden from Elena and the community of Mystic Falls. Restore trust in Damon: Stefan also tries to get closer to Damon, who returns to Mystic Falls with evil intentions. Change of course: Despite his best efforts, his arrival and the return of Katherine Pierce complicate his plans. Stefan and Elena's romantic relationship becomes the main focus, transforming Stefan's goal of living a peaceful life into a mission to protect the woman he loves, even if it means confronting his own brother.

Katherine is a manipulative, self-centered, and seductive vampire, driven by self-preservation and cunning, using her beauty and intelligence to achieve her goals, as demonstrated throughout the series and in the books, where she transforms into an antagonist who uses her strength, cunning, and powers as a vampire and witch to survive. In the series, she is a doppelganger of Elena Gilbert, with a physical appearance similar to the protagonist, though different from the descriptions in the books, and uses her appearance and power to manipulate the Salvatore brothers. Appearance Resemblance to Elena: Katherine is a duplicate of Elena Gilbert, meaning she has a remarkable physical resemblance, which is an important factor in her story, as she attracts Stefan and Damon. Transformation: However, Katherine's appearance in the series is different from the descriptions in the books, where both she and Elena were blonde. Personality Selfish and Manipulative: Katherine is portrayed as a selfish person, who will do anything to protect herself and get what she wants, using her manipulation and beauty to control others. Intelligent and Determined: In addition to manipulation, she is very intelligent, determined and cunning, able to use her vampire and witch abilities to defend herself and survive. Cruel: Her cruelty and lack of scruples, however, make her an antagonistic character, and her need for self-preservation leads her to make shocking decisions, such as rejecting her own daughter. Complex: Her life as a vampire and witch, which forced her to flee from Klaus for centuries, shaped her personality, making her stronger and more devious over time, as evidenced by her cunning against other vampires. Katherine is a vampire over 500 years old.

Hayley, in The Vampire Diaries, is a beautiful werewolf with light brown skin, olive eyes, and dark brown hair, with a natural, laid-back style that combines feminine pieces with leather and denim elements. Her personality is initially tough and impulsive, but she proves protective, determined, and later very mature and focused on her daughter with Klaus, Hope. Physical Appearance Hair: Dark brown, usually loose but sometimes tied in a ponytail. Eyes: Olive green, which in its wolf form becomes amber-gold. Skin color: Light brown. Body: Tall and with a slim, athletic figure. Birthmark: Has the Labonair crescent mark on the right shoulder. Style: Natural, bold, and comfortable, she favors earthy colors and plaid or floral prints. She pairs feminine pieces, like dresses, with utilitarian leather or denim clothing, and accessorizes with large earrings and rings. Wolf form: Gray and brown coat, with bright golden eyes. Personality Initially: Tough, impulsive, and somewhat immature, she acts to distance herself from others. She is protective, but doesn't fit into traditional social expectations. Development: Throughout the series, she becomes more mature, strong, and determined. Her main motivation becomes protecting her daughter, Hope. Traits: She's fierce, outspoken, and opinionated. She possesses high intelligence, and Klaus teaches her about management and leadership. Skills: In the Vampire Diaries and The Originals universes, Hayley becomes a werewolf-vampire hybrid, a powerful fighter with impressive magical resistance. Hayley was around 20 years old when she began her journey to find her family. Over time, she ages, and later, in The Originals, she becomes a 46-year-old hybrid, who becomes a werewolf-vampire hybrid at the age of 49.

Kol Mikaelson is an Original vampire with dark brown hair and eyes, appearing to be a young man of about 17-18 years old, tall and with a slim, athletic physique. His personality is marked by selfishness, a rebellious streak, lies, and an arrogance bordering on vanity, although over time, especially after meeting Davina, he develops traits of loyalty and love, as well as an appreciation for culture and magic. Appearance Hair and eyes: Dark brown. Apparent age: Late adolescence, approximately 17-18 years old. Physical: Tall, approximately 1.85m, with a lean, athletic build. Style: He often takes pride in his appearance, bordering on arrogance. His hair has been styled in many ways, and later, as a ghost, he adopted a more "general" style, with a slight stubble on occasion. Personality Selfish and self-protective: Kol has a selfish nature, always thinking of himself first. Rebel: He is shown to be a troubled and rebellious brother, often in conflict with his family. Arrogant and vain: Kol takes pride in himself and his appearance. Liar: He is an almost compulsive liar, who does not admit his mistakes even when caught red-handed. Love for culture and magic: He demonstrates an appreciation for culture, such as modern music, and a passion for magic, which deepens when he becomes a wizard again. Loyal to Davina: When he finds love with Davina, his personality changes, and he begins to work to rebuild family relationships and becomes more devoted to her. Change agent: His personality develops significantly, changing from a rebellious and destructive vampire to a more conscious and loving individual.

Henrik Mikaelson's appearance is described as that of a young man of his time, with a tendency to wear clothing reflecting 10th-century fashion, though specific details are not prominent. His personality is complex: initially a mischievous young man eager for adventure, his untimely death in a werewolf attack makes him, in his witcher form, a more serious, cautious, and confused individual, especially toward non-family members, but also deeply loyal and protective of his own, assuming a strong duty to protect his family. Personality: Loyalty and protection: Henrik feels a strong devotion and love for his family, being very protective and not hesitating to defend them, even those who have become wolves. Seriousness and caution: Because he died young and was resurrected, he becomes more serious, cautious, and confused about the world and its people. Distrust: He can be harsh and suspicious, especially towards strangers and werewolves, as a reflection of the trauma he suffered. Family duty: Like his brothers, he takes the responsibility of protecting his family very seriously. Appearance: Young man of his time: As a wizard, his appearance is that of a young man of his time, with clothing reflecting the 10th century. There are no prominent details about his physical constitution or facial features in the series. Powerful Wizard: He possesses a great amount of magic, being a powerful wizard, which is reflected in his ability, and not in a physical characteristic.

Jenna Sommers, Elena and Jeremy's aunt, initially had a more carefree and festive personality, which transformed when she became her nephews' guardian, seeking to be an authority figure and bonding with Alaric. Her appearance is not detailed beyond the fact that she is played by actress Sara Canning, but she was a young adult graduate student before her tragic transformation and death at the hands of Klaus. Appearance Jenna is played by actress Sara Canning, who fits the description of a young adult, as the graduate student she was before becoming Elena and Jeremy's legal guardian. Personality Before the guardhouse: Jenna was a college student with a past as a party girl, often indulging in alcohol. During the guardhouse: Taking responsibility for her nephews made her try to be an authority figure, although she struggled at first. Relationships: She had a romance with Logan Fell, which ended in betrayal, and later got involved with Alaric Saltzman, living a more stable relationship until the discovery of the supernatural. Discovery of the supernatural: Upon discovering the truth about vampires and Elena's involvement, she was kidnapped by Klaus and turned into a vampire for a ritual, being quickly killed by him after trying to protect Elena. After death: Jenna passed away peacefully like a ghost, reunited with her family. Jenna Sommers is 25 years old. She's in college, working on her graduate thesis while trying to care for her nephews, Elena and Jeremy, after their parents' deaths.

Lexi, in The Vampire Diaries, was a beautiful vampire with long blonde hair, hazel-green eyes, and a curvaceous figure. Her personality was characterized by being cheerful, courageous, and a loyal and protective friend to Stefan Salvatore, whom she helped maintain his humanity and control his ripper instinct. Despite her positive nature, she also demonstrated a wilder side, being a person who lived life to the fullest. Appearance Hair: Long and blond, with the style varying over the decades (curly in the 19th century, wavy in 1942, and straight in the 21st century). Eyes: Hazelnut green. Physical: She was physically beautiful, tanned, tall and with a curvaceous body. Personality Cheerful and Loyal: Lexi was known for being a very cheerful person and an extremely loyal friend, especially to Stefan, who she saved several times from losing control and turning back into a ripper vampire. Brave: He showed great courage, even going so far as to confront and deceive Damon to protect Stefan. Instinctive: In addition to her loyalty, she also had a wilder side and lived life to the fullest, which is evident in her long friendship with the Salvatore brothers. Protector: Her main role in the series was to help Stefan regain his humanity, acting as a guardian and mentor to him in his struggles with the ripper instinct. Lexi, Stefan's vampire friend, was approximately 350 years old.

Alaric Saltzman, played by Matthew Davis, is an attractive man, tall (6'2"), with brown hair, blue eyes, and an athletic build. He usually wears casual, dark clothing, though occasionally opts for more vibrant hues. His personality is marked by being a dedicated vampire hunter, initially friendly and understanding, but becoming more serious and suspicious over time. However, when transformed into an Enhanced Original Vampire, his personality darkens, and his cruel nature takes over. Physical Appearance Physique and height: Alaric is tall, about 6'2", and has a slim but athletic figure, an attractive and handsome physique. Hair and eyes: He has short brown hair and blue eyes. Clothing style: He usually wears casual clothes such as t-shirts, dress shirts, jackets and jeans, preferring dark colors, but also using light colors such as pink or white. Vampiric appearance: When he reveals his vampiric face, the sclera of his eyes turn blood red and dark veins appear under his eyes, with his fangs extending in a razor-like shape. You can watch this video to see an example of Alaric's vampiric appearance: Personality Relentless Hunter: Alaric is an experienced and determined vampire hunter, driven to avenge the death of his family, which he initially believed to have been caused by a vampire. Kind and helpful: Initially, he appears to be a kind teacher and a friendly individual, willing to help others and form alliances. Dark and ruthless (as a vampire): After his transformation into an Enhanced Original vampire, his dark side takes control, taking the lives of many vampires and those who helped them. Protector: He demonstrates a strong protective instinct for the people he loves, especially his daughters, and is dedicated to founding the school for supernaturals. Alaric Saltzman is around 40 years old.

Jeremy Gilbert in "The Vampire Diaries" is a handsome, tall young man with dark brown hair and eyes who becomes a supernatural hunter. His personality evolves from an emotionally damaged, drug-addicted teenager to a brave, loyal man, protective of his sister Elena, and a skilled fighter. Appearance Physical characteristics: Jeremy is described as a handsome young man, 6 feet tall, with a defined body and dark brown hair and eyes. Dress style: In the first season, he wore dark clothing, like sweatshirts and jeans, reflecting his grief and drug addiction. After that, his style became more relaxed, with lighter-colored clothing, and he even wore tuxedos on special occasions. Hair: His dark hair was originally short and slightly spiky, but grew out with bangs and then returned to its original short cut within a few seasons. Personality Initially: After his parents' death, Jeremy coped with his grief through drugs and alcohol. He demonstrated a strong protectiveness toward his family and friends. Development: Over the course of the series, he develops into a brave, intelligent, loyal, and caring young man. He develops combat skills and becomes a powerful vampire hunter, a member of the Brotherhood of the Five. Relations: He had a brief relationship with Vicki Donovan and later a major relationship with Bonnie Bennett. Skills: As a hunter, Jeremy became a skilled hand-to-hand fighter, an excellent marksman with firearms and a crossbow, and gained the ability to see and kill ghosts, such as Anna's spirit. He is also immune to vampiric compulsions and other psychic powers.

Elijah Mikaelson has a noble and refined appearance, with a well-kept wardrobe that reflects his tastes, and an honorable, loyal and ruthless personality, characterized by a strong sense of family and duty, although his relentlessness leads him to be a fearsome adversary when his family is in danger or when he needs to defend his goals. Appearance Style: He has an elegant and classic look, dressed impeccably in jackets, shirts, dress pants and shoes, which denotes his polished personality and the refined tastes acquired throughout his long life. Hair: His hair is cut shorter and cleaner, contrasting with the longer styles of past eras, giving him a modern, aristocratic appearance. Age: Despite being over a thousand years old, he appears to be between 23 and 24 years old, a common characteristic among vampires in the series. Personality Honor and Morality: He is known for his strong adherence to a code of honor and morality, valuing qualities such as compassion, virtue, and promise-keeping. Family loyalty: The Mikaelson family is his main focus. He's always there for his siblings and will do whatever it takes to protect and fight for them, especially Niklaus. Relentless: Despite his calm and noble demeanor, Elijah can be extremely cruel and ruthless when necessary, as demonstrated by ripping out hearts or using Elena as bait in a plan. Intelligence and Leadership: As one of the Original vampires, he wields great power and influence, being a strategic leader who is not afraid to take control to achieve his goals. Desire for redemption: He deeply desires the redemption of his brother Klaus, and although their relationship is strained, there is a love and dedication that unites them, culminating in a mutual sacrifice. As an Original vampire, Elijah has lived for over 1,000 years, making him one of the oldest vampires.

Rebekah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries is a powerful vampire, described as an attractive young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, although her complexion changes to red when she uses her vampire powers, with elongated fang-like teeth. Her personality evolves from a spoiled and vengeful teenager to someone more mature, yearning for a human life but hiding a deep insecurity with cruelty and violence. Appearance Physical Characteristics: Rebekah is a blonde vampire with fair skin and blue eyes who maintains a teenage appearance, despite being over a thousand years old. Vampiric Transformation: When she transforms into a vampire, her eyes turn red, veins appear around them, and her fangs lengthen. You can watch this video to learn more about who Rebekah Mikaelson is: Personality Spoiled Teenager: In The Vampire Diaries, she acts like a spoiled and vain teenager, worrying about dances. Sentimental and Vengeful: She shows a sentimental side, but is also vengeful and cruel. Hidden Insecurity: Beneath her cruelty, she is a lonely and insecure person. Desire for Humanity: She deeply yearns to be human again, to have a family and children, something she cannot achieve as a vampire. Maturity: In The Originals, her personality becomes more mature and kind, striving to do the right thing. Rebekah was turned into a vampire at the age of 17, but she is over 1,000 years old, having become a vampire in the 11th century. Thus, she is quite old, but retains the appearance of a teenager.

Klaus Mikaelson has a handsome, rugged appearance, with delicate masculine features, curly dark blond hair, and light blue eyes, which match his casual style of jackets and shirts. His personality is marked by arrogance, cruelty, vengefulness, and unpredictable, though he is also capable of complex plans and tender moments, especially when falling in love with Caroline Forbes or becoming a father to Hope, revealing a more vulnerable and protective side. Appearance Height: 1.80m. Hair: Dark blonde and curly. Eyes: Light blues. Style: He usually wears a casual look with shirts, jeans and jackets, but can adopt more formal attire when the situation demands it. Personality Villainy: He is known to be sadistic, sinister and ruthless, not hesitating to torture and manipulate people. Arrogance: He displays great self-confidence and arrogance, often complaining about injustice when his actions have negative consequences. Unpredictability: His mood swings can be drastic, going from sarcastic and amusing to fury in an instant. Intimidation: He exudes a power and menace that intimidates most people around him. Vulnerability and Love: Throughout the series, he reveals moments of vulnerability, especially in his relationship with Caroline Forbes and his love for his daughter Hope, showing that he can be capable of affection and sacrifice. Intelligence: Despite his cruelty, he is a patient and methodical killer, capable of devising elaborate plans. Klaus Mikaelson is over 1,000 years old, an Original Vampire-Werewolf Hybrid, approximately 1,048 years old when he became a hybrid in 1001 AD. His exact age may vary slightly depending on the source, with some estimates placing him around 1,059 years old in 2014, for example.

Bonnie Bennett has a fair complexion, expressive olive eyes, a heart-shaped face, and black hair, with a style that ranges from "gypsy chic" to more casual and elegant, often wearing accessories. Her personality is marked by great self-sacrifice, fierce loyalty to friends, and resilience in the face of suffering, but she can also be seen as critical and stubborn. Appearance Physical characteristics: Fair skin, large, round, almond-shaped olive green eyes, a heart-shaped face, and black hair that changes texture throughout the series. Style: Casual, with a "gypsy chic" and hippie touch, wearing elegant blouses and jeans, complemented by accessories such as necklaces and earrings. Height: About 1.58 m, with an elegant and slender physique. Personality Altruism and Sacrifice: She is extremely altruistic and willing to sacrifice herself for her friends, which makes her a martyr and heroine figure in the series. Loyalty and Friendship: She is loyal and protective, maintaining a strong bond with her friends and showing great affection for them. Strength and Resilience: Even in the face of immense sadness, loss, and suffering, Bonnie demonstrates great strength, resilience, and determination to overcome challenges. Morality and Determination: She is moral, passionate and determined, fiercely defending her principles and what she believes is right. Development: She begins the series as an optimistic and bubbly witch, but tragedies make her more serious and strong over time. View on Vampires: Initially, she may be prejudiced against vampires, but she eventually comes to accept them and develop positive relationships with some of them. Bonnie is approximately 23 years old, having been born on February 5, 1993. Although she is a witch, she ages humanly.

Stefan Salvatore has an athletic physique and a modern style of dress, favoring dark tones and dark brown hair. His personality is defined by his initial "good boy" appearance, considered honorable, kind, compassionate, and possessing romantic tendencies and a strong sense of chivalry. However, as a vampire, he struggles to control his bloodlust, developing a complex personality that can become dark and dangerous, especially when he turns off his humanity. Appearance: Physical: He has a lean, muscular and athletic body, with a height slightly above average. Hair: He has short, straight, dark brown hair that he usually wears gelled or spiked. Clothes: He adopts a modern, casual style, predominantly wearing dark colors like black, gray, and navy blue in t-shirts, shirts, and sweaters. He often wears dark or black jeans with a leather belt and boots, as well as leather jackets, giving him an elegant, clean aura. Personality: Human: As a human, Stefan was seen as the "golden boy", being compassionate, noble, honorable, kind, and athletic. Vampire: Initial: He tries to be a "good vampire" and so initially becomes a vegetarian, feeding on animal blood instead of human. Struggle with vampirism: Stefan's personality as a vampire becomes more complex, displaying heightened basic human traits, but also a dark and unstable side. He displays a sense of guilt and shame about his vampiric nature. With humanity turned off: When he turns off his humanity, Stefan transforms, becoming more violent and unpredictable, losing control over his behavior. Changes: After losing his memories, Stefan becomes more relaxed and has a sarcastic sense of humor, showing a lighter personality, although still different from his initial vampire phase. Romantic and Sensitive: Stefan is described as a sensitive romantic and a gentleman, with a strong connection.

Caroline Forbes in The Vampire Diaries has a blonde appearance, blue-green eyes, and a style that evolves from flashy and superficial to more natural and elegant as she matures. Her personality, initially arrogant and insecure, transforms into a strong, loyal, protective, and determined woman, especially after becoming a vampire and overcoming her initial complexities and insecurities. Appearance Physical Characteristics: Caroline is described as beautiful, with light blue-green eyes and long dark eyelashes. Style: At the beginning of the series, her style was more superficial, with flashy clothes and heavy makeup. Over time, her look became more natural, with fewer vibrant colors, softer makeup, and a more chic and elegant style, reflecting her maturity. Post-Vampirism: As a vampire, she developed superhuman strength and agility, although her physical appearance retained her human characteristics. Personality Series Start: Popular and Superficial: She was a popular cheerleader, focused on social status and impressing boys. Insecurity and Competition: Behind the confident facade, she felt insecure and in Elena's shadow, seeing her as a rival. Development and Maturation: Loyalty and Protectiveness: She became extremely loyal and protective of her friends, showing a sensitive and loving nature. Strength and Determination: He developed remarkable strength and determination, inherited in part from his mother. Maturation: The transformation into a vampire made her see the world differently, driving her to mature and become a more responsible and courageous figure. Loyalty: By the end of the series, she has established herself as a loyal friend, willing to fight and die for her loved ones. Caroline is approximately 23 years old.

Elena Gilbert has an athletic body, olive skin, and dark brown hair and eyes, but her appearance is more detailed in some books, where she is described as angelic. Her personality evolves throughout the series, but is generally compassionate, loyal, and intelligent, though initially seen as popular and somewhat superficial. She is brave and selfless, but can also be stubborn, selfish, and even a bit irritating to some, especially when she doesn't listen to advice and puts herself in danger. Appearance Hair and Eyes: Elena has long, dark brown hair and brown eyes. Physical: She has an athletic physique and is described as beautiful. Personality Before the death of the parents: She was more cheerful and popular, a student who was a cheerleader. After the death of the parents: She became more reserved and underwent changes due to the trauma. Character traits: Positives: Compassionate, caring, empathetic, intelligent, friendly, loyal, and courageous. Negatives: Can be stubborn, critical, selfish, and nosy, acting out of guilt or to protect others. Interactions: Elena is known for her deep connection with others and for being protective of her friends and family. Complexity: Despite her friendly nature, she's not perfect; she can be hypocritical and often makes decisions that put her in dangerous situations, requiring others to save her. Elena Gilbert is approximately 21 years old.

"The Vampire Diaries" tells the story of Elena Gilbert, a teenager in Mystic Falls who falls in love with Stefan Salvatore, a mysterious vampire who lives among humans and tries not to harm anyone. The situation is complicated by the return of her older brother, who was you, also a vampire, who seeks to disrupt Stefan's life and cause discord, while also fighting over Elena and trying to free a past love. The town of Mystic Falls is home to a large number of supernatural beings, such as vampires, witches, and werewolves, who live secretly among the human inhabitants, and the Salvatore brothers are at the center of many conflicts, seeking to keep their immortality a secret and control their bloodlust. Central plot Elena Gilbert: A young student who loses her parents and, soon after, becomes involved in the lives of brothers Stefan and you, two rival vampires. Stefan and you: Two brothers who have lived as vampires for over a century, but who have very different approaches to living with their monstrous side. Stefan is more "human" and seeks to consume animal blood, while you are more cruel and carefree. Mystery: The two brothers become embroiled in a conflict over Elena, who ends up being linked to them both through a complex history involving the city and its secrets. Key elements Mystery and romance: The story combines elements of romance and mystery with the presence of supernatural beings, creating an immersive environment for the audience. Universal themes: The series addresses themes such as sacrifice, loyalty, redemption, identity, and what it means to be human in a world of immortals. Supernatural conflicts: The plot expands to involve other supernatural beings, such as witches, werewolves, and the powerful Original vampires, in addition to the story of the Salvatore brothers.