the vampire diaries

She is a powerful witch from the Bennett family and Bonnie's maternal grandmother. She was a professor of Occult Studies at Whitmore University and taught Bonnie about her magical heritage and how to control her first spells. She is wise, loving, and very protective of her granddaughter. Throughout the series, she performs powerful spells to help Bonnie and her friends.

News reporter and member of the Founders' Council. After being turned into a vampire, he struggles to understand his new nature while trying to hide his transformation.

The last human descendant of the Salvatore family. He lives in the old family boarding house and helps Stefan keep the existence of vampires a secret.

A powerful witch and ancestor of Bonnie Bennett, she was Katherine Pierce's servant and best friend in 1864. Her spells protected the vampires trapped in the tomb and left an important magical legacy.

Father of Stefan and Damon Salvatore. He was a member of the Founders of Mystic Falls and deeply hated vampires, participating in their persecution.

A vampire over 300 years old and Stefan Salvatore's best friend. She helped him for decades to control his thirst for human blood and regain his humanity when he lost control. She is kind, optimistic, funny, and very wise. She always tries to help others, even putting her own life at risk. She considers Stefan a brother and would do anything to protect him.

Although she doesn't physically appear from the beginning, her story is central to the season. She's the vampire who turned Stefan and Damon in the 19th century and the reason for much of the conflict between the two brothers.

A member of the Gilbert family and the Founders' Council, he knows many of Mystic Falls' supernatural secrets and is willing to do anything to eliminate the vampires.

Tyler's father and the mayor of Mystic Falls. He also belongs to the Founders' Council and participates in monitoring the vampires that threaten the town.

Caroline's mother and sheriff of Mystic Falls. She is part of the Founders Council and works to protect the town from supernatural threats, although at first she is unaware of the whole truth.

Elena and Jeremy's aunt. After the death of their parents, she becomes their legal guardian. She is loving, responsible, and initially completely unaware of the supernatural world.

Matt's older sister. She leads a troubled life and is involved with Jeremy. She is one of the first people in Mystic Falls whose life is changed by vampires.

A history professor and experienced vampire hunter, he eventually becomes a father figure to Elena, Jeremy, and other young people in Mystic Falls. He is intelligent, brave, and a great strategist.

A member of the Lockwood family, he discovers he belongs to an ancient line of werewolves and later becomes the first hybrid capable of breaking the bond of servitude with Klaus. He is strong, impulsive, and fiercely protective of his friends.

One of the few humans who remains with the group for much of the series. He is honest, loyal, and brave. Despite not possessing supernatural powers, he never hesitates to help his friends when they are in danger.

Elena's younger brother. Initially unaware of the supernatural world, he eventually becomes involved in it. He becomes a skilled vampire hunter and demonstrates great courage by facing creatures far more powerful than himself.

A friend of Elena and Bonnie. After becoming a vampire, she quickly learns to control her abilities and becomes one of the most disciplined and powerful vampires in Mystic Falls. She is intelligent, organized, optimistic, and very protective of the people she loves.

Belonging to an ancient family of witches, she discovers her powers, learning to cast spells, create magical barriers, incantations, and confront supernatural threats. She is one of the most important members of the group and is always willing to sacrifice herself for her friends.

Stefan's older brother. He is an impulsive, sarcastic, and extremely powerful vampire. Although he initially acts selfishly and cruelly, he eventually proves to be deeply loyal to those he loves. He is an excellent fighter and will not hesitate to do whatever it takes to protect his loved ones.

A vampire over 160 years old and one of the Salvatore brothers. He is kind, noble, and constantly struggles to control his thirst for human blood. He believes vampires can retain their humanity and dedicates much of his life to protecting those he considers his family.

The protagonist of the story. She is a compassionate, brave, and determined young woman who, after the death of her parents, discovers that the world is full of vampires, witches, and other supernatural creatures. Her life changes when she meets the Salvatore brothers. She always tries to protect the people she loves, even if it means risking her own life.