Rebekah Mikaelson is an Original vampire, the second daughter of Mikael and Esther. She grew up largely influenced by her brother Klaus, but always wanted to be human. She desired to have a family of her own and wanted the chance to live a normal life again.

Rebekah is a very loving, loyal and caring girl who had a deep love for her older half-brother, Klaus. She always remained by his side and supported him through his hard times.

After Klaus is killed by Alaric, Rebekah feels deeply sad and she begins to lose her confidence in her relationship with her brother. However, she still holds out hope that he is alive and will return to her.

Her brother’s death also impacted her relationships with other vampires, including Stefan Salvatore and Marcel Gerard. She also had a brief but dangerous relationship with Alexander.

Before she turned into a vampire, Rebekah was a sweet and caring girl who longed to be free of her father’s abusive behavior towards her. She often tried to kill her father, but failed.

She would later meet and become friends with the Count’s daughter, Aurora de Martel. She posed as her wealthy cousin, and the two siblings became close.

In Smells Like Teen Spirit, Rebekah forces herself into the Salvatore Boarding House and enrolls into Mystic Falls High School, ostensibly to keep an eye on Tyler. She also joins the cheer-leading squad.

After getting Finn back in town, Rebekah seeks revenge against Damon, who she truly believed liked her. She breaks into his home and attacks him. She then kidnaps Damon and takes him to Klaus’ Family Mansion where she will torture him and drain the vervain out of his system so that he can be compelled.