The Cullen vampire family is a unique and diverse group of vampires who have chosen to live a vegetarian lifestyle, meaning they abstain from feeding on human blood and instead survive on animal blood. The members of the Cullen family are:
Carlisle Cullen: The patriarch of the family, he is the most compassionate and gentle member. Carlisle is a skilled doctor and has lived as a vampire for over three centuries.
Esme Cullen: The matriarch of the family, Esme is loving, kind, and nurturing. She has a motherly role within the family.
Edward Cullen: The adopted son of Carlisle and Esme, Edward is the male protagonist of the series. He possesses the ability to read minds, except for Bella's, which makes her intriguing and captivating to him.
Rosalie Hale: Beautiful and aloof, Rosalie is Edward's adoptive sister. She has a troubled past and is often misunderstood by humans.
Emmett Cullen: A jovial and humorous member of the family, Emmett is physically the strongest among them. He enjoys testing his strength and skills against others.
Alice Cullen: Edward's adoptive sister and a close friend of Bella's. Alice has the ability to see the future, though her visions are subjective and can be altered.
Jasper Hale: Alice's mate and another adoptive sibling, Jasper has the power to manipulate emotions. He has struggled with his vampiric nature due to his past as a former soldier during the American Civil War.