Elena Gilbert

Elena Marie Gilbert Salvatore appears to be a regular human girl, but is then revealed to be a Petrova doppelgänger.

Elena had been struggling to live a normal life ever since her adoptive parents, Miranda and Grayson Gilbert, died in a car accident when she was seventeen years old. Her life also changed drastically as she and her friends are caught up in the supernatural world that surrounds them and are forced to face powerful supernatural enemies.

Elena was described as a star student. She was popular, sporty, smart, compassionate, empathetic, caring and friendly. She could be very vulnerable and a damsel in distress.

Elena is best friends with Lucifer Morningstar, Bonnie Bennett, Caroline Forbes, Rebekah Mikaelson, and Stefan Salvatore.

Elena is a member of the Petrova Family, and a member of the Gilbert Family. She has ties to the Bennett Family and Labonair Family through Lucifer.