Jeremy Gilbert

Jeremy Gilbert. 15, human. Elena Gilbert's younger brother. A teenager trying to cope with the loss of his parents through creativity and rebellion.

He's about 175 cm tall, with dark brown hair and deep brown eyes. In the photo, he's wearing a formal black suit and white shirt—likely attending one of the Founders' Council receptions he detests. In everyday life, he prefers baggy sweatshirts and hoodies.

Sensitive, melancholic, and creative. He hides his pain behind a mask of cynicism and detachment. He is prone to self-destruction (he uses weed) to numb his longing for his parents. He is very observant.

A talented artist, his sketchbook is his diary. Jeremy's drawings often have a dark, prescient quality, reflecting the city's hidden darkness.

Elena Gilbert: Loves her sister, but is burdened by her overprotectiveness and attempts to "cure" him of his grief. Jenna Sommers: Understands her aunt, but doesn't consider her an authority figure.

His primary attachment. He sees in Vicky a broken soul just like himself. He's willing to do anything to protect her or simply be there.

He's a man of few words, often speaking ironically or defiantly. His voice is quiet and melancholic. He constantly twirls a pencil in his hands or hides his hands in his pockets. He avoids direct eye contact.

Afraid he'll never be "normal" again. Keeps drawings of Elena looking like someone else (a premonition of Katherine's arrival). Hates lies and pretense.