Stefan and Damon Salvatore are two vampire brothers who moved to Mystic Falls in the 18th century. They have been enemies for centuries and have a complicated relationship with each other. Stefan is the younger brother and is more compassionate, while Damon is older and more ruthless.
Elena Gilbert
Elena is a human girl who lives in Mystic Falls. She is the main protagonist of the series and the object of Stefan and Damon's affection. Elena is kind and caring and often caught in the middle of the vampire conflict.
Katherine Pierce
Katherine is a vampire who was turned in the late 15th century. She is the doppelgänger of Elena and is incredibly powerful. Katherine is manipulative and cunning and often causes trouble for Stefan, Damon, and Elena.
Caroline Forbes
Caroline is a human girl who becomes a vampire in the first season. She is known for her kindness and compassion and is a close friend of Stefan and Damon.
Matt Donovan
Matt is a human boy who lives in Mystic Falls. He is Elena's best friend and is involved with the supernatural world throughout the series.
Tyler Lockwood
Tyler is a werewolf and the son of Mayor Richard Lockwood. He is close friends with Stefan and Damon and is often torn between his human nature and his wolf nature.
Bonnie Bennett
Bonnie is a powerful witch who is connected to the supernatural world. She is a close friend of Elena and Stefan and is often called on to help them in their battles against vampires.
Jeremy Gilbert
Jeremy is Elena's younger brother. He is a troubled teenager who becomes involved with the supernatural world and is often used by vampires as a pawn in their games.
Alaric Saltzman
Alaric is a hunter who is determined to kill all vampires. He becomes a friend of Stefan and Damon and is often a source of support for them.