Which characters are not in season 3 of Vampire Diaries?

The following main characters are not in season 3 of The Vampire Diaries:

- Elena Gilbert

- Jeremy Gilbert

- Bonnie Bennett

- Damon Salvatore

- Klaus Mikaelson

- Esther Mikaelson

- Finn Mikaelson

- Kol Mikaelson

- Rebekah Mikaelson

The following recurring characters are not in season 3 of The Vampire Diaries:

- Matt Donovan

- Tyler Lockwood

- Caroline Forbes

- Alaric Saltzman

- Jenna Sommers