Stefan Salvatore

"For over centuries I have lived in secret, hiding in the shadows, alone in the dark. I'm a vampire and this is my story." Stefan was born on Veritas Estate in Mystic Falls, Virginia. He is the second son of Giuseppe Salvatore. During his human years, his older brother Damon was his best friend and companion until they both in love with the same woman, Katherine Pierce, who turned both Salvatore brothers into vampires.

Stefan was the first one who met Katherine, right after his brother Damon. She openly flirted with both brothers. It was Stefan who wins the heart of Katherine and since then the bond between Stefan and his brother Damon is on the rock. Katherine chose Stefan to escort her to the Founder's Ball. 

"I've never met a woman quite like you. 

I look at you and I see an angel. 

I touch your skin my whole body ignites, 

I kiss your lips and I know that I've fallen in love." 

-Stefan to Katherine.

Right after Stefan confessed his love to Katherine, though she was surprised, she was clearly pleased. Stefan and Katherine were spending a passionate night together when she suddenly bit Stefan. The next morning, Stefan awoke with a bloody wound on his neck, and the previous night slowly returned to him. He was clearly frightened of her, saying that her face resembled that of a demon. To calm him down, Katherine compelled him to not be afraid of her. 

Stefan was first seen as a mysterious, handsome and new high school student at Mystic Falls High School. He was born and raised in the town of Mystic Falls and had just moved back to town, where he lives with his nephew Zach in the Salvatore Boarding House (he lived in Salvatore Estate). Zach refers to him as "Uncle Stefan", even though Stefan looks significantly much younger. When Stefan first arrives at the high school, all the girls are irresistibly attracted him and want to gain his attention.

It is at the high school that Stefan inevitably and fatefully meets Elena Gilbert, who bears an unusual, and striking uncanny physical resemblance to Stefan's past love from 1864, Katherine Pierce. Upon meeting each other, Stefan and Elena are instantly, undeniably drawn to each other and the two instantly connect.