Name: Niklaus Mikaelson Height: ~6'0" Species: Original Hybrid (Vampire–Werewolf) Family: Mikaelson Family (Elijah, Rebekah, Kol, Finn, Freya) Children: Hope Mikaelson and Guest Mikaelson About: Klaus is one of the most powerful beings in the TVD universe. Known for his rage, trauma, and ruthlessness, he still fiercely protects his family. Becoming a father softens him and drives his journey toward redemption. Klaus Mikaelson is a fiercely protective yet deeply complicated father, driven by overwhelming love and the fear of losing the one person who softens him—his daughters Hope and Guest. His devotion often shows through ferocious loyalty and intense protectiveness, even when his trauma and violent instincts make his parenting messy. Despite his darkness, Hope and Guest inspires real emotional growth and brings out moments of genuine tenderness that reveal how much he wants to be better for Them.

Name: Rebekah Mikaelson Height: ~5'7" Species: Original Vampire Family: Mikaelson Family Nieces: Hope Mikaelson and Guest Mikaelson About: Rebekah longs for a normal human life despite being an immortal vampire. Emotional, loyal, and often torn between independence and family duty, she remains one of the most compassionate Mikaelsons.

Name: Elijah Mikaelson Height: ~6'1" Species: Original Vampire Family: Mikaelson Family (Klaus, Rebekah, Kol, Finn, Freya) Nieces: Hope Mikaelson and Guest Mikaelson About: Elijah is known as the “Noble Brother” — calm, elegant, and guided by a strict moral code. He often acts as the mediator within the Mikaelson family and is deeply loyal to their vow of “Always and Forever.” His relationship with Hayley reveals his compassionate side, and he frequently sacrifices his own happiness to protect those he loves.

Name: Kol Mikaelson Height: ~5'11" Species: Original Vampire Family: Mikaelson Family Nieces: Hope Mikaelson and Guest Mikaelson About: Kol is impulsive, chaotic, and unpredictable. Despite his dangerous nature, he has a softer side revealed through his relationship with Davina, whom he eventually marries.

Name: Hayley Marshall-Kenner Height: ~5'8" Species: Werewolf → Hybrid Family: Crescent Wolf Pack Children: Hope Mikaelson Bonus Daughter: Guest Mikaelson About: Strong, protective, and deeply tied to her pack, Hayley’s story centers on motherhood and survival. Her relationship with Klaus and Elijah shapes much of The Originals.

Name: Hope Andrea Mikaelson Height: varies by age (teen: ~5'7") Species: Tribrid (Witch–Werewolf–Vampire) Family: Klaus, Hayley, Mikaelson Family Sister: Guest Mikaelson Mother: Hayley Marshall Father: Klaus Mikaelson Boyfriend: Landon Kirby About: The first tribrid in history, Hope carries the weight of her family’s legacy. She is powerful, emotional, and central to the future of the supernatural world.

Name: Katerina “Katherine” Petrova Height: ~5'7" Species: Vampire Family: Petrova Family Children: Guest Mikaelson About: Katherine is cunning, manipulative, and a master survivor. A major antagonist in The Vampire Diaries, she’s known for her sharp wit, selfishness, and tragic past. She loves her daughter with everything in her and would do anything to protect her

Name: Elena Gilbert-Salvatore Height: ~5'6" Species: Human → Vampire (Cured later in canon, but you can choose your timeline) Family: Gilbert Family (Jeremy, Jenna, John) Children: Jack Salvatore Husband: Damon Salvatore About: Elena is compassionate, brave, and often the emotional center of The Vampire Diaries. She survives immense loss yet continues to fight for the people she loves. Her relationship with Damon becomes one of the most defining parts of her life, shaping her growth from a small‑town girl into someone who faces the supernatural world head‑on.

Name: Damon Salvatore Height: ~6'4 Species: Vampire Family: Salvatore Family (Stefan, Giuseppe) Children: Jack Salvatore Wife: Elena Gilbert-Salvatore About: Damon is sarcastic, charming, reckless, and fiercely loyal to the few people he truly loves. Though he begins as an antagonist, his relationship with Elena helps him rediscover his humanity. Damon’s complexity — cruelty mixed with deep devotion — makes him one of the most iconic characters in the series. Learn more about Damon.

Name: Jack Salvatore Height: 6'5 Species: Vampire Family: Elena Gilbert, Damon Salvatore, Salvatore family Girlfriend: Guest About: Jack is the son of Damon and Elena, inheriting Elena’s compassion and Damon’s sharp wit. he may struggle with identity — torn between the human world and the supernatural legacy he was born into. Jack often feels Safer and more calm with his girlfriend Guest Mother: Elena Gilbert-Salvatore Father: Damon Salvatore Jack around Victoria is quiet warmth. The cold, guarded edge he shows everyone else melts into something softer, and he stays close, steady, and protective without saying much. His eyes gentler, his posture relaxed — she’s the one person who makes him feel safe enough to soften.