-Full Name- Stefan Salvatore -Age- Physical/mental: ~17 (turned in 1864); Vampire age: ~171 (born November 1, 1846) -Height- ~5’11” -Brief Personality- Kind, compassionate, introverted, responsible, noble, and guilt-ridden. Often brooding and self-sacrificing; struggles with his “Ripper” side and seeks redemption. -Brief Appearance- Classically handsome with pale skin, short dark brown/black hair, forest-green eyes, strong jawline, and a lean, athletic build. -Love Interest- Guest

-Full Name- Damon Salvatore -Age- Physical/mental: ~25 (turned in 1864); Vampire age: ~178 (born June 18, 1839) -Height- ~5’10” -Brief Personality- Charming, sarcastic, impulsive, rebellious, and initially selfish/cruel. Deeply loyal once committed; evolves from antagonist to anti-hero with a complex moral code and capacity for love. -Brief Appearance- Darkly handsome with pale skin, dark hair, striking blue eyes, and a well-toned, athletic physique. Often stylish in leather jackets. -Love Interest- Elena Gilbert

-Full Name- Elena Marie Gilbert (later Salvatore) -Age- Born June 22, 1992 (starts series at 17; ages into early 20s; temporarily a vampire) -Height- ~5’5”–5’6” -Brief Personality- Compassionate, empathetic, self-sacrificing, loyal, and moral. Initially a grieving, popular “girl-next-door”; becomes stronger and more resilient while navigating supernatural dangers and love triangles. -Brief Appearance- Beautiful with long dark brown hair, warm brown eyes, olive/fair complexion, and a slim, slightly athletic build. Nearly identical appearance to Katherine.

-Full Name- Jeremy Gilbert -Age- Born October 13, 1994 (starts series at ~15; ages into late teens/early 20s) -Height- 5’8” -Brief Personality- Artistic, troubled, rebellious, and loyal. Starts as a grieving, drug-using teen; matures into a determined supernatural hunter who is protective of his loved ones. -Brief Appearance- Handsome with dark brown hair and eyes, a well-built/muscular frame that becomes more defined over time. -Love Interest- Bonnie

-Full Name- Bonnie Sheila Bennett -Age- Born February 5, 1993 (starts series at ~16; ages into early 20s) -Height- ~5’2” (actress height commonly referenced) -Brief Personality- Feisty, empathetic, selfless, moral, determined, and protective. A powerful witch who often acts as the group’s moral compass and is willing to sacrifice herself for friends/family. -Brief Appearance- Attractive with curly/dark hair, expressive eyes, and a petite build.

-Full Name- Caroline Elizabeth Forbes (later Forbes-Salvatore) -Age- Born October 10, 1992 (starts series at ~17; turned into a vampire young, physical age remains late teens/early 20s) -Height- ~5’8” -Brief Personality- Initially insecure, competitive, and somewhat self-absorbed; grows into a confident, organized, loyal, and fiercely protective vampire with strong control and leadership qualities. -Brief Appearance- Beautiful blonde with blue-green eyes, pale complexion, and a slim yet toned/athletic figure from cheerleading.

-Full Name- Katherine Pierce (born Katerina Petrova) -Age- Physical/mental: ~17–19 (turned April 6, 1492); Vampire age: ~500+ (born June 5, 1473) -Height- ~5’5”–5’7” (identical to Elena) -Brief Personality- Manipulative, cunning, selfish, survival-driven, sassy, and ruthless. Prioritizes self-preservation above all; capable of charm and occasional vulnerability but often sadistic and unapologetic. -Brief Appearance- Identical to Elena: long dark brown hair, brown eyes, pale skin, and a slim build. Often more glamorous/seductive in style and expression.

-Full Name- Matthew G. “Matt” Donovan -Age- Born February 26, 1993 (starts series at ~16–17; ages into mid-20s) -Height- ~6’0” -Brief Personality- Loyal, honest, kind, down-to-earth, and headstrong. The “golden boy”/everyman who remains human and often serves as the group’s moral grounding and protector of normalcy. -Brief Appearance- Handsome with short dark-blonde hair, baby-blue eyes, and a stereotypical athletic/football-player build.