Mystic Falls looks like the most charming small town in Virginia. There's a founders' party every other weekend, a grill where everyone hangs out after school and a creaky old boarding house on the edge of the woods. There are also vampires, witches, werewolves and a truly alarming number of town events that end in disaster. The Vampire Diaries ran for eight seasons on love triangles, ancient curses and characters who kept surprising fans, which is why so many people still wonder who they'd be if they moved to town.
Elena, the Girl in the Middle
Elena Gilbert types are compassionate and stubborn. Elena lost her parents, wrote about everything in her diary and still put her friends and family first every single time, usually by offering to sacrifice herself. Elena types are empathetic, loyal and brave, and they'd rather take the hit than see someone else get hurt.
Two Brothers, Two Very Different Moods
Stefan Salvatore types are thoughtful and controlled. Stefan wrote in journals, read old poetry and worked hard to be good when it would have been much easier not to be. Stefan types are gentle, serious and loyal, and they carry a lot of guilt about things that weren't always their fault.
Damon Salvatore types are the opposite in nearly every way. Damon was sarcastic, impulsive and very fond of bourbon, and he never met a rule he didn't want to break. Under the smirk was someone who loved hard and badly wanted to be worth it. Damon types are charming, reckless and fiercely protective of the few people they love.
Caroline and Bonnie Hold the Town Together
Caroline Forbes types run the committee, the party and probably your life. Caroline started out as the insecure friend in the background and grew into one of the strongest characters in the show. Caroline types are organized, energetic and big-hearted. They need a plan, a color scheme and a clipboard, and then they make it happen.
Bonnie Bennett types are the quiet power. Bonnie came from a long line of witches and spent the series rescuing her friends, often at a huge cost to herself. Bonnie types are loyal, wise and selfless, and they're usually the person in the group who sees trouble coming first.
And Then There's Klaus
Klaus Mikaelson isn't from Mystic Falls, but he took over every scene he walked into. An ancient hybrid with a charming accent, a sketchbook and an extremely complicated family, Klaus has fans who'd defend him to the end. Klaus types are bold, artistic and ruthless when they feel betrayed. They also love their family more than anything, even if that love sometimes looks like a temper tantrum lasting several centuries.
Before You Pick Your Answers
Each of these characters lives between two pulls: doing what's right and doing what you want. Elena and Stefan usually choose right. Damon and Klaus usually choose want, until they surprise you. Caroline and Bonnie keep everyone alive while they argue about it. Most of us bounce between those camps depending on the week, which is half the fun of picking a favorite.
The quiz asks about your ideal Friday night, your favorite season, how you'd spend eternity and what you'd do if your best friend were in danger. Choose the answer that feels most like you after midnight, when the fog rolls in over the town square.
