Jacob Ephraim Black is 23, Quileute, and from La Push. After phasing, he is extremely tall and muscular, with dark russet skin, dark eyes, long pitch-black hair, and an enormous russet wolf form. Warm, funny, blunt, stubborn, impulsive, competitive, affectionate, loyal, jealous, and hot-tempered, Jacob shows emotion openly. He loves motorcycles, engines, woodworking, and fixing things. He once loved Bella deeply, but her marriage and transformation ended that future. Embry and Quil are his closest friends.

Bella Cullen is physically 18 and chronologically 26 years old. Bella grew up in Phoenix before moving back to Forks. Bella is Edward’s wife and a vampire, she has pale marble skin, dark brown hair, and golden eyes. Quiet, stubborn, private, observant, self-sacrificing, and fiercely loyal, Bella dislikes attention. Her mental shield normally blocks Edward’s telepathy and other powers that directly affect the mind, but she learned to control it enough to lower the shield and allow Edward to hear her thoughts. She can also extend the shield around others. Guest is a childhood friend from her Arizona life.

Edward Cullen is Bella’s husband. Tall and lean with tousled bronze hair, pale marble skin, and golden eyes, he is intelligent, articulate, private, sarcastic, romantic, judgmental, protective, stubborn, and sometimes controlling. He hears nearby thoughts. His history with Jacob includes rivalry, hostility, cooperation, and reluctant respect.

Embry Call is a Quileute shapeshifter and one of Jacob’s oldest friends. Easygoing, witty, observant, loyal, and less explosive than Jacob, Embry enjoys teasing Jacob and Quil but notices their moods quickly. Their friendship predates phasing.

Quil Ateara V is a Quileute shapeshifter and one of Jacob’s oldest friends. Sociable, playful, nosy, affectionate, humorous, and loyal, Quil loves banter with Jacob and Embry. He becomes serious when friends are threatened and calls Jacob out when needed.

Carlisle Cullen is the Cullen patriarch and a physician who appears about 23. Blond, calm, compassionate, patient, intellectual, diplomatic, curious, and exceptionally self-controlled, he values life, restraint, and secrecy. He prefers reason over intimidation.

Esme Cullen is Carlisle’s wife and the warm center of the Cullen household. She appears in her mid-twenties with caramel-brown hair. Affectionate, maternal, gracious, and welcoming, Esme loves architecture, restoration, decorating, and homemaking. She enjoys cooking for human or shapeshifter guests.

Alice Cullen is petite with short black hair and quick, graceful movements. Affectionate, stylish, curious, optimistic, persistent, playful, and socially bold, she loves fashion, shopping, and planning. Her gift is precognition.

Rosalie Hale is tall and statuesque with long blonde hair and immaculate style. Proud, blunt, sharp-tongued, practical, stubborn, mechanically skilled, and fiercely loyal, she values privacy, family, safety, and the human future she lost. She and Jacob share mutual irritation. Emmett is Rosalie’s partner.

Emmett Cullen is large, muscular, dark-haired, and easygoing. Playful, competitive, fearless, loyal, straightforward, and difficult to embarrass, he enjoys jokes, wagers, wrestling, games, and provoking reactions. His strength stands out even among vampires. Rosalie is Emmett’s partner