Main Characters

 
   Kristen Stewart

"Bella Swan"

Isabella "Bella" Marie Swan is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Twilight series, written by Stephenie Meyer. The Twilight series, which consists of the novels Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, is primarily narrated from Bella's point of view.

She was born on  September 13, 1987 in Forks, Washington (USA). When her parents divorced, she moved with her mother to Arizona.

In the second novel, New Moon, Edward leaves Forks in an effort to keep Bella safe from the vampire world. Jacob Black, a werewolf from the Quileute tribe, comforts her during that time, and Bella comes to love him, although not as much as she loves Edward.

Robert Pattinson

"Edward Cullen"

Edward Cullen (human name Edward Anthony Masen) is a fictional character from Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. He features in the books Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, as well as the Twilight film, and the as yet unfinished novel Midnight Sun - a re-telling of the events of Twilight from Edward's perspective. Edward is a vampire who, over the course of the Twilight series, falls in love with, marries, and has a child with Bella Swan, a human teenager who later chooses to become a vampire also. In the 2008 Twilight film, Edward is played by actor Robert Pattinson.

He was actually born on June 20, 1901. His adoptive father, Carlisle Cullen, transformed him into a vampire in 1918 at the age of 17 to prevent him from dying in the Spanish influenza epidemic in Chicago, Illinois. Carlisle instilled in him a sense of morality uncommon in most vampires, and central to his way of life is the refusal to consider humans as food.

Edward is described in the book and by Bella as being charming, polite, determined, and very stubborn. He is very protective over Bella and puts her safety, humanity and welfare before anything else. He often over-analyzes situations and has a tendency to overreact, especially in situations where Bella's safety is at risk. He retains some outdated speech from his human life in the early 20th century. Edward sees himself as a monster, and after falling in love with Bella, he desperately wishes that he were human instead of a vampire.

Taylor Lautner

"Jacob Black"

Jacob Black is a fictional character in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. He is described as a Native American of the Quileute tribe in La Push, near Forks, Washington. In the second book of the series, he undergoes a transformation that allows him to morph into a wolf. In the films Twilight and New Moon, Jacob is played by Taylor Lautner.

He is the son of Bella Swan's father's friend, Billy Black. When Bella uses him to get information on Edward Cullen and his family, Jacob tells her Quileute legends and introduces her to the idea that Edward is a vampire. Bella comes to like Jacob, and he develops a crush on her.

After months of depression over Edward's leaving in New Moon, Bella finds friendship with Jacob and slowly begins to come out of her depression. Their friendship becomes very strong, but Jacob also develops romantic feelings for Bella that she does not reciprocate. Jacob is also one of an ancient line of "shape shifters" or "werewolves", a member of the Quileute tribe that has forever been the mortal enemy of vampires. Jacob undergoes his first transformation into a wolf in response to a new vampire threat, and he becomes busy patrolling the forest with his pack, searching for vampires in the area. When Bella is caught by the vampire Laurent alone in a clearing, she is saved by Jacob and the pack, who manage to kill Laurent.   

Vampires

Ashley Greene

"Alice"

Mary Alice Brandon Cullen "Alice Cullen", born in 1901 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was changed sometime in the 1920’s – she was 19


Alice was held in a mental asylum because of her ability to have visions.  There she was the favorite of a vampire who worked in the building.  James, a hunter vampire, took the challenge of hunting her simply because another vampire desired her.  Once it was clear to him that James was after her, he, the vampire who worked in the asylum, freed Alice and changed her before James could kill her.  James killed the other vampire instead.  She had no memory of these events and was left to find her own way.

Kellan Lutz

"Emmet"

In 1935, Emmett was out hunting in the mountains of Tennessee when he was attacked by a bear.  He very nearly died, but Rosalie found him and brought him to Carlisle to be saved.  Emmett describes the event as being saved by an angel who brought him to God.  Once the pain of the change had passed, Rosalie and Carlisle explained the situation to him, and to their surprise, the whole vampire issue didn’t disturb him. 

In his own words:  “But if Carlisle and Rosalie, my angel, were vampires, how bad could it be?"  He had trouble with the
rules at first and has tasted human blood on several occasions.

Jackson Rathbone

"Jasper"

 

Jasper Whitlock Hale was born in 1843, and was changed in 1863- how was 20.

Jasper served as a Major in the Confederate army during the Civil War.  The vampire family that changed him in 1863 was very different from the Cullens in their dietary habits –they fed off humans.  Jasper became depressed over his way of life and sought something better.  His search led him to Alice in 1948, which in turn led him to Carlisle in 1950. 

Jasper has the most difficult time with the lifestyle set by the Cullen family.  He avoids contact with humans, as he is more tempted than the others to drink from them.  Going to school is a difficult task, but he does it for Alice.

He would do anything for Alice, as she is his whole life.  Even though he treats the other members of his family with respect, he isn’t bound to them the way he is to Alice.

Jasper uses the last name of Hale because he and Rosalie look so much alike and people assume them to be twins.   The vampires tend to go with whatever the humans are willing to believe.  Rosalie insists on using Hale as a last name, and therefore, Jasper took it as his, too.

Jasper is potrayed by Jackson Rathbone.

Nikki Reed

"Rosalie"

Rosalie was brogh into the Cullen family as a companion for Edward in1933.


However, the two never responded to each other as anything other than brother and sister.  In 1935, Rosalie found Emmett being attacked by a bear and brought him to Carlisle to be "saved". She has married Emmett publicly several times, as she is all about show and being fussed over.  Rosalie's true defining personal trait is her beauty. Like Emmet's strenght, they're both more intensely physical than intellectual, whichmake them a perfect match.

Elizabeth Reaser

"Esme"

 In 1911, Esme broke her leg falling out of a tree she’d climbed.  Her family lived on a farm on the outskirts of Columbus.  The local doctor was away, and it was after dark by the time they got her to the small hospital in Columbus.  A Dr. Cullen treated her.  It was his last month in town.  She never got over the experience.

Esme was the last of her friends to marry.  She was thinking of moving West to be a schoolteacher, but her father didn’t think it was respectable for a lady to live alone in the wilds.  The son of a family friend, a man with good prospects, wanted to marry her, and her father pressured her to accept.  She was indifferent towards Charles Evenson, but not opposed to him.  She married him in 1917 at the age of 22, and quickly found that this had been a bad decision. Charles’s public face was very different from his private face; he abused her.  Her parents counseled her to be a good wife and keep quiet.  When he was drafted to fight in WW1, it was a huge relief to her.  When he came back in 1919, it was terrifying. 

Shortly after his return, Esme discovered she was pregnant.  The pregnancy was Esme’s catalyst to escape.  She couldn’t let a child be brought into that home.  She ran away in 1920 to live with a second cousin in Milwaukee, and then moved further north when word of her whereabouts leaked to her parents.  She blended in easily, pretending to be one of the many war widows.  She taught school in a small community outside Ashland.  When her baby died in 1921 from a lung infection just a few days after he was born, she had nothing left.  She had no idea that Carlisle was working in the little hospital in Ashland when she jumped off the cliff outside the town.  Carlisle remembered her, of course, as the happy girl she had been at sixteen. He didn’t want her to die and so he saved her.

When she opened her eyes, in all that pain, and saw the face that she’d never forgotten in a decade, she was relieved.  She was not really that upset to find out she was a vampire, but she didn’t take it as in stride as Emmett had.  Still, she was happy to be with the man/vampire of her dreams.  She did always have that maternal ache, and, as the physically oldest of the Cullen’s, she fell into a mothering role.

Stregone Benefice

"Carlisle"

 Carlisle Cullen is Esme's husband and Edward, Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper's adoptive father. Carlisle is described to look like a model; he has blond hair, stands at 6 ft 2 in and is slender but muscular. Carlisle theorizes that when a human is turned into a vampire, they will have an enhanced ability from their previous life. He believes he brought compassion from his human life. Carlisle has had centuries to perfect his medicinal talents, therefore making him an excellent doctor. Unlike most vampires, he is not at all tempted by the scent of human blood, due to the over 300 years he has spent holding back his temptations. Carlisle Cullen was the son of an Anglican pastor, born in 1640s London, England, during a time of religious upheaval. His father and other pastors hunted creatures such as witches, werewolves, and vampires, often mistaking humans for them. As his father grew older, Carlisle assumed his role. One night, he was attacked by a vampire and left to die on the streets. Knowing he would be rejected by society, he hid himself and silently endured the painful transformation, emerging as a vampire. Horrified by what he had become, he tried killing himself many different ways, but all failed due to his power. One night, unable to endure hunger any longer, he fed on some passing deer. Subsequently realizing he could avoid feeding on humans, he committed himself to resisting his blood lust and to becoming a doctor.

For a short time, Carlisle lived with the Volturi, though he eventually left and traveled to the New World. While treating patients with the Spanish Influenza,

Rachelle Lefevre

"Victoria"

 A red-haired, cat-like vampire, Victoria is originally a member of James' coven. She plays a small role in the first book assisting James, her lover and coven leader, in hunting Bella Swan. After James is killed, she decides to exact revenge on Edward Cullen by plotting to kill his partner, Bella. However, Bella is sufficiently protected from her wrath by the  Quileute werewolves.

Edi Gathegi

"Laurent"

 A dark-haired, olive-toned vampire, Laurent is a member of James' coven in Twilight. When James and Victoria choose to track and murder Bella, Laurent leaves them and travels to Denali, Alaska, hoping to find solace among a coven of "vegetarian" vampires. However, he does not adopt their strict diet of drinking animal blood, and "cheats" by occasionally feeding on humans. During this stay he takes a special liking to a vampire named Irina, though the infatuation is not strong enough to keep him there, as he later returns to Forks in New Moon as a favor to Victoria. During this visit, he stumbles across Bella and tries to kill her, before being ambushed by the Quileute werewolves and subsequently destroyed.

Michael Sheen

"Aro"

 Aro the eldest of the Volturi, married to Sulpicia. He can read every thought a person has ever had once he has made physical contact. Born on 1000 BC. Originally from Volterra, Italy. He has black hair and Vampire burgundy but clouded and milky eyes. Aro has very pale skin that is almost translucent.  It’s similar to onion skin.  His hair is very long and jet black.  When he moves, it appears as if he is floating.

One of three vampires in Italy who live what Edward described as a very civilized and educated lifestyle.  Carlisle found them while on his own search for the truth behind his nature.  The Italian vampires tried to cure Carlisle of “his aversion to his natural food source,” but they failed.  Their likeness was depicted in several painting by Solimena.

Jamie Campbell Bower

"Cauis"

 Caius born on 1000 BC , Volterra, Italy. He has white hair and burgandy color eyes. He is known to have no powers.He is married to Athenodora. Caius has very pale skin that is almost translucent.  It’s similar to onion skin.  His hair is shoulder length and as white as his skin.  When he moves, it appears as if he is floating. One of three vampires in Italy who live what Edward described as a very civilized and educated lifestyle.  Carlisle found them while on his own search for the truth behind his nature.  The Italian vampires tried to cure Carlisle of “his aversion to his natural food source,” but they failed.  Their likeness was depicted in several painting by Solimena.

Caius was insistent that Bella not be allowed to leave Italy alive.  When it was determined that Edward planned to change Bella, Caius was disappointed, but Aro assured him that they would try again to
persuade them to join.

Christopher Heyerdahl

"Marcus"

 Marcus born on 1000 BC , Volterra, Italy. His hair is black with burgandy color eyes. His power is to sense relationships and he is married to Didyme. Marcus has very pale skin that is almost translucent.  It’s similar to onion skin.  His hair is very long and jet black.  When he moves, it appears as if he is floating. One of three vampires in Italy who live what Edward described as a very civilized and educated lifestyle.  Carlisle found them while on his own search for the truth behind his nature.  The Italian vampires tried to cure Carlisle of “his aversion to his natural food source,” but they failed.  Their likeness was depicted in several painting by Solimena. When Marcus first encounters Bella and Edward, he is surprised by the intensity of their relationship.  He shares this information with Aro mentally and never utters a single word.  Since Marcus lost his mate in battle, he has become the apathetic vampire he is today.

Dakota Fanning

"Jane"

 Jane is originally from Volterra, Italy.  Member of the Volturi Guard.  When she was turned she was very young.  Her eyes color are burgandy and she is rather short.  Very tiny with lank, pale brown hair trimmed short.  Rather slim and androgynous figure with a face too pretty for a boy.  She has wide-eyes, full-lips and a child-like voice. She has a twin brother, Alec, also part of the Volturi Guard.  Her ability to inflict pain through her thoughts has made a prized member of the Volturi Guard.

Humans

Billy Burke

"Charlie"

 Charlie Swan is the father of Bella Swan and works as a police officer in Forks. His hobbies include fishing with Harry Clearwater and Billy Black, as well as watching various sports on TV. Charlie married Bella's mother, Renée, just after they both graduated high school and they soon had Bella. Renée divorced Charlie not long after and moved to Pheonix, Arizona, with Bella. Charlie was still in love with her, but had gotten past the fact that she didn't love him anymore. He became accustomed to living alone, except when Bella started to visit him in the summer. When Bella is seventeen, she moves to Forks to live with him. Initially, Charlie is accepting of Edward as his daughter's boyfriend, but after the events of New Moon he blames Edward for the deep depression that Bella went into after he left her. Charlie is grateful to Jacob because he was a great friend to Bella during that difficult time, and he makes it clear that he'd rather Bella choose Jacob over Edward.

Sarah Clarke

"Renne"

 Formerly known as Renée Swan married Charlie Swan right after high school, but left with their baby, Bella, and divorced him soon after. Renée is an eccentric, silly person who will brave new things (like skydiving) and come to her senses later. Bella always felt that she was the mother of their relationship, having to guide Renée away from doing ridiculous things, and Renée thought of Bella as her middle-aged child. After Renée remarries a much younger baseball player, Phil Dwyer, Bella unselfishly sends herself to live with her dad in Forks so that Renée and Phil can travel together. Edward describes Renée's mind as being insightful and almost childlike.

Gil Birmingham

"Billy Black"

 Billy Black is a direct descendant of Ephraim Black, who was the last chief of the Quileute Indians. He is Jacob's father. His two twin daughters are Rachel and Rebecca. His wife, Sarah, is deceased. He is one of Charlie Swans’ best friends.  The two go fishing together rather frequently.  When Billy’s illness left him crippled and in a wheelchair and unable to drive, Charlie bought Billy’s old Ford truck and gave it to Bella to drive.

Quilette Tribe

Chaske Spencer

"Sam Uley"

 Sam is the leader of the La Push pack. His father, Joshua Uley, abandoned him and his mother when he was very young. Before becoming a werewolf, he was romantically involved with Leah Clearwater, his high school sweetheart. His relationship with her started to fall apart after his transformation, because he was forbidden to tell Leah what he had become. Their relationship ended when Sam imprinted on Leah's second cousin, Emily, and went back on every promise he had ever made to Leah. According to Jacob, Sam feels guilty for betraying her and responsible for the bitter person Leah has become. When he phases, he is pure black and the largest wolf.

Alex Meraz 

"Paul"

 Paul is prone to angry outbursts which cause him to burst into his wolf form. Paul is one of the bigger wolves, and has dark gray fur. He is the most volatile member of the pack, and becomes so enraged when he learns that Jacob has told Bella about the pack that he turns into a wolf and attempts to attack her. He currently seems to have no ill feelings towards Bella or Jacob.

Bronson Pelletier

"Jared"

Jared was the first werewolf to phase after the pack's leader, Sam Uley. He is one of the five werewolves to imprint: he imprinted on Kim, a girl he sat next to in class. Before he was a werewolf, he never paid any attention to her. After his transformation, he looked at her once and imprinted.

Kiowa Gordon

"Embry"

Embry Call has gray fur with dark spots on his back, and is another one of Jacob's "wingmen". Embry calls Bella Swan  "vampire girl" because she hangs out with the Cullen family. His mother was a woman of the Makah tribe, not the Quileutes; since the werewolf traits are inherited from father to son, he is therefore the half-brother of either Quil Ateara, Jacob Black, or Sam Uley. This causes some stress within the pack, since all of these men's fathers were married before and at the time of his birth.

Tyson Houseman

"Quil Ateara"

Quil Ateara is a member of the werewolf pack and Jacob's "wingman". He is described as being very muscular. He is only mentioned in passing in the first novel of the series but becomes somewhat of a regular character as of New Moon. Unlike most other members of the pack, he was happy about becoming a werewolf, since it allowed him to finally have his friends' back and understand what was going on. As a wolf, Quil has chocolate-brown fur.

Graham Greene

"Harry Clearwater"

 Harry Clearwater was an elder of the Quileute tribe, having died from a heart attack during New Moon. He left behind a wife, Sue, a daughter Leah, and a son, Seth. Once Bella learns that Jacob is a werewolf, it is Harry and Billy Black who invite Charlie Swan to La Push to entertain him and keep him safe.

Tinsel Korey 

"Emily Young"

 Emily Young is Sam Uley's fiancée and second cousin to Leah Clearwater. While dating Leah, Sam imprinted upon Emily when she visited and began pursuing her. She is described as having copper skin, raven black hair, and three long disfiguring scars running down the right side of her face and down her arms as the result of Sam phasing into a wolf too close to her. The left side of her face is extremely beautiful, as she was before the scars. These scars pull one of her almond shaped eyes down and also tug on the side of her mouth, causing her to have a scowl on one side of her face. Despite this, Emily seems to bear no resentment towards Sam or any other members of the pack. Bella feels that Emily is the mother figure to the pack because she cooks all of their meals and they feel very comfortable and open in her house.