The Cullens

The Cullens are a coven of vampires that closely resemble a human family. The leader, Carlisle, is responsible for the creation of Edward, Esme, Rosalie, and Emmett. They are one of two covens to drink animal blood only. They consider themselves vegetarians. The other vegetarian coven is the Denali coven.

Carlisle was the first member who then turned Edward because he was dying from the Spanish Flu. Carlisle promised Edward's mother that he would save Edward.

Carlisle turned Esme after she tried to kill herself after a miscarriage. They soon fell in love and acted as parents to Edward.

Rosalie was next. Rosalie was raped and almost murdered. Carlisle smelled her blood and saved her by turning her into a vampire. He hoped that Rosalie and Edward would be mates, but this never happened.

When Rosalie found Emmett mauled by a bear and dying, she rushed him to Carlisle who saved him. Emmett and Rosalie became mates.

Alice and Jasper found each other then joined the Cullen coven. Alice saw them in a vision and made it her goal to join them.

The Cullens found Summer in 1965, shortly after her birth. They could tell that she wasn't human or vampire. They helped her discover what she was and they raised her until she left them to go out in the world as a nomad. She has since returned while they are living in Beacon Hills.

Currently, Carlisle and Esme act as the parents of the other Cullens. Rosalie and Jasper act as twins. They take the last name Hale while the others go by Cullen. Summer's last name is currently Blake.

Bella is considered to be a part of the family due to her connection with Edward.