Stefan Salvatore

Grew up… in ignorant bliss, unaware of the supernatural creatures living amongst him. Along with his older brother, Damon, Stefan had a normal childhood in antebellum Mystic Falls, Virginia, and dreamed of one day becoming a doctor. That is, until both brothers fell in love with the beautiful Katherine Pierce – who turned out to be a vampire. Stefan was turned into a vampire against his will when he was merely 17 years old. Stefan has spent the last century and a half learning how to live as a vampire, and avoiding Damon, who promised Stefan an eternity of misery after being turned.

Living… in hiding. Stefan has just returned to Mystic Falls and moved into his old home, a grand boarding house. The descendants of the town’s Founding Fathers have long protected Mystic Falls’ inhabitants, particularly against supernatural creatures. Stefan has to hide his true nature, or else be hunted by those trying to protect the town.

Profession… high school student, as of recently. During a trip to visit his descendant, Zack, Stefan happened to be near the Wickery Bridge when a car spun out of control and fell into the lake. He jumped into the water and was able to save one of the car’s inhabitants – a girl named Elena Gilbert who looked exactly like Katherine. Stefan was initially suspicious of Elena, believing that perhaps she was actually Katherine. After researching Elena’s background and observing her from afar, Stefan decided to stay in Mystic Falls and “get to know her.” He explains, “For over a century I have lived in secret. Hiding in the shadows. Alone in the world. Until now.”

Interests… writing in his journal, playing the guitar, literature, crossword puzzles, antique cars, football, and love. Stefan is an avid writer, and has written meticulously a journal every year, recording all of his memories since being turned. Stefan is highly sentimental, and has a habit of saving souvenirs of memorable events. Damon has half-jokingly called Stefan a “pack-rat.”