[tps_header]Stefan Salvatore[/tps_header]
Since The Vampire Diaries is Stefan’s story, it’s no surprise that he has survived this long even though he’s faced death mutiple times. Introduced as the broody new student at Mystic Falls High in season 1 living with his last remaining nephew Zach in the old Salvatore boarding house he is immediately drawn to Elena because of her resemblance to former love Katherine. They develop a passionate romance framed as the story line of the series, but wrench is thrown in his plans to live a normal life when his older brother Damon arrives in town and tries to steal his girl. Stefan and Elena’s romance hit a road block in season 4 when she admits to falling in love with Damon, but Stefan’s character is more than just his relationship with Elena. He becomes more complex throughout the seasons when he reveals that he used to be a ripper, becomes a henchman for Klaus in the end of season 2 reverting back to his ripper ways, and comes face to face with his own doppelganger who traps him in a safe submerged in the river in the finale of season 4.
Looking at season 7 Stefan has sparked a romance with Caroline, but has lost his Mystic Falls home to a group of heretics run by his recently resurrected mother. He also becomes marked by vampire hunter Rayna and spends a good chunk of the season on the run with his former flame Valerie, a heretic. The season ends with Stefan being reunited with Caroline and their future up in the air.
