in alphabetical order

Aidan Savage – One of the “Golden Twins”, he is brother to Julian Savage. He lives in San Francisco with his loyal servants, Stefan and Marie. He is a vampire hunter.

Alexander Chancellor - He is abducted by a vampire named Andre in Dark Prince.

Alexandria Houton – A graphic designer who worked for a video game designer. She has a special gift for sensing evil events. She has a younger brother Joshua.

Alfredo – Scarletti chef. 

Anastashia Daratrazanoff – Daughter of Gregori Daratrazanoff and Savannah Dubrinsky. She has twin sister Anya.

André Vlad – Solitary Carpathian. A man of few words, stay aloof, restless eyes always on the move. Seems very close to turning.

Andre – Died in Dark Prince.

Angelina Ostojic – Parents are Mirko and Slavica.

Antoinetta Nicoletta Scarletti – She is a concert pianist and an heiress to the Scarletti Shipping Industry. She was blinded in an accident that killed her parents. She is a descendant of the family that was described in Christine’s gothic novel The Scarletti Curse. She runs the Palazzzo Della Morte. Her uncle is Anton and her aunt is Selena. Her cousins are Paul and Natasha.

Anton Scarletti – Antoinetta’s uncle. He was a womanizer. He was one of the Scarletti heirs, along with his wife Selena. They would have taken over the shipping business, but both were killed under suspicious circumstances. They had two kids, Paul Scarletti and Natasha Scarletti-Fontaine. Anton also had a son with Helena named Esteban.

Antonio – Lucian’s chauffer, he is a son of Stefan and Marie’s.  He is fully aware of the Carpathian species.

Antonio Fabrezo – A society member, he is also a resident at the inn.

Anya Daratrazanoff – Daughter of Gregori Daratrazanoff and Savannah Dubrinsky. She has twin sister Anastashia.

Argassy – Police officer who was contacted to investigate Skyler’s father. 

Armando Chevez – A member of a long-established Brazilian ranching family his brothers include Juan and Julio Chevez.  The family has existed in a symbiotic sort of relationship with the de la Cruz brothers for centuries.

Auturo –

Barack – He is a quiet, moody, often possessive Carpathian. He is a member of the Dark Troubadours. He can play almost any instrument. At the time of the Turk invasion of the Carpathian Mountains he was two years old.

Barry Radcliffe – Jaxon Montgomery’s partner in the police force. 

Barry Woods – A very irritating reporter.  He is a member of the vampire society based in the United States.

Beau La Rue – He is a long-time resident of the Bayou. He learned the legends of the swamp from his father who was a trapper in the Bayou.

Ben Lassiter – County Sheriff of the area of the Cascades in which Colby Jansen’s ranch is located. 

Benjamin Belendrake "Benji" – Vlad and Eleanor’s son. He works with gemstones and is a jeweler by trade.  We first encountered him as a newborn in Dark Prince.

Bernardo – A Vampire who masqueraded as a Carpathian to gain the trust of Julian Savage when he was but 12 years old. 

Bernice Andrews – Wife to Russell Andrews, they take Jaxon into their family after her family is killed. Daughter Sabrina Andrews.

Blyth – One of Falcon and Sara Marten's 7 adopted children. Siblings Travis, Jase, Emma, Chrissy and two un-named boys.

Blythe Madison – Married to Harry Madison, they are another couple who are nearly destroyed by the rogue doctor.  He drove Blythe insane and Harry had to commit her.  He continued his torment in the hospital.  That is until Destiny and Nicolae found out about it and helped her to come home to him. 

Borak –

Brandy Grand – He is a fanatical member of the Society. He is certain all Carpathians are vampires.

Branislava Dragonseeker – Xavier is her father and Rhiannon is her mother. Triplet sister of Soren and Tatijana. Aunt to Razvan and Natalya. She is Great Aunt to Lara Calladine and Colby Jansen. She is a member of the Dragonseeker Clan.

Brent Barstow – A fanatic who chases anyone he thinks is a vampire.

Bruce - Bar Owner in Dark Melody who lets Corinne and Lisa know that Dayan from the Dark Troubadours would be playing there.

Bruce – Young man who works for Samuel T. Barnes as his personal assistant. Was involved in a car theft ring at age 15 and Barnes was the only one to hire him. He has a wife Mary who is pregnant with twins.

Byron Justicano – Eleanor’s brother, a calm amicable individual, he is best friends with Jacques. He is a gem-caller by trade, however has dedicated his life to serving his people as a hunter. Has a nephew Josef.

Captain Darryl Smith – Jaxon’s police commander.

Captain Diego Vantilla – He is a police officer who is called upon to investigate problems at the Scarletti Residence.  He is in love with Natasha Scarletti-Fontaine; he has two children from a previous marriage.

Carla Roberts – Neighbor of Jaxon’s. 

Carol Taylor – A friend of Jaxon. Died in Dark Guardian.

Celeste – We meet her first in Dark Prince. Celeste is pregnant at the time.

Cezar –

Chelsea Grant – A girl who is suffering from terminal cancer. Her father was a U.S. Senator.

Chrissy – One of Falcon and Sara Marten's 7 adopted children. Siblings Travis, Jase, Emma, Blyth and two un-named boys. Psychic.

Christopher Demonesini – Natasha's fiance. Another Shipping Magnate, very religious and highly jealous. 

Clinton Daniels – He is a neighboring ranch owner who consistently harassed Colby Jansen, trying to force her into marriage. 

Colby Jansen – Daughter of Razvan and Virginia Jansen. She has a half brother, Paul Chevez and two half sisters, Ginny Chevez & Lara Calladine. Her aunt is Natalya Shonski. Her Great Uncle is Soren Shonski and her Great Aunts are Tatijana and Branislava. She not only is telekinetic and telepathic but also pyrokinetic. She is a horse-trainer. Possibly related to Gary Jansen.

Corinne Wentworth – Known also as CJ Wentworth, she is a musical composer of some renown. Her daughter is named Jennifer.

Craig – Society member & member of a party of 18 armed soldiers who attacked Darius and Tempest.  All 18 are killed either by Darius, Sasha, and Forest.

Craig Benton – A rookie-cop who used political pull to get onto Jaxon’s team against her will.

Cristofer –

Cullen Tucker –

Dan Martin – A society member who ransacks Gary’s hotel room. Killed by Gregori.

Daniel – A Society Member, personal bodyguard to William Wallace.  He is Wallace’s second-in-command.  Dead.

Darius Daratrazanoff – Brother to Desari, Gregori, Lucian, & Gabriel. He is the acknowledged leader of a particular “lost” group of Carpathians. He was 6 years old at the time of the Turk invasion of the Carpathian Mountains. Talented in healing and hunting, as well as leadership, he is an eclectic individual, merging personalities of Mikhail and Gregori into one individual. He is the group coordinator for their band and is Desari's bodyguard.

David Johnson – He is a detective with the San Francisco Police Department.

Dayan – Lead guitar player for the Dark Troubadours, he is focused and caring. He is also the second-in-command to Darius. He was 3 years old at the time of Turk invasion of Carpathian Mountains and was one of the kids Darius saved. He has a daughter Jennifer.

Dennis Crockett – Possibly a society member, we know only that Gary knows him and nothing much else about him.

Dennis Putnam – One of two drug dealers in the story. He has connections in Mexico and Colombia.

Denny Sheldon – He is one of three “security experts” who were sent to kill Jaxon and Lucian. 

Derek Evans – A society members who ransacks Gary Jansen’s hotel room. Dead.

Desari Daratrazanoff – The first full Carpathian, ancient female that we meet. Her passion and trade are singing. Sibling to Darius, Gregori, Lucian & Gabriel. She is a member of a band called the Dark Troubadours.

Destiny – She has made herself protector of a section of Seattle, protector of women. She is our first female Vampire Hunter. She also has been supportive of a women’s shelter.

Diego – One of two vampires who came to San Francisco to challenge Aidan for his lifemate. 

Dierdre – Dierdre has lost many children. Rand and Noelle’s son is given to her to raise after Rand is ordered to “go to ground” by Mikhail. She is Vlad Belendrake's sister.

Dieter Hodkins - He is a society member. He is also a visitor at the inn. Died in Dark Prince.

Dimitri – The guardian of the wolves. He is an ancient solitary Carpathian. He founded an organization which protects wolves in Russia. He is a renowned scientist.

Dominic Dragonseeker – He is an ancient, of the Dragonseeker Lineage. He has a sister Rhiannon. He is Great Uncle to Razvan Shonski and Natalya Shonski. He is great great uncle to Lara Calladine and Colby Jansen.

Don Giovanni Scarletti – He is Antoinetta’s grandfather, he is 82 years old. 

Don Jacobsen – Friend to Jaxon.

Don Micheals – Mentioned in conversation between Alexandria and Thomas Ivan. He is the current video/computer graphic designer working for Thomas on a game called Nighthawks.

Don Wallace - The nephew of Eugene Slovensky. Met first as a teenager in Dark Prince, he has become a vile and vengeful adult. Died in Dark Desire.

Dr. Arnold – He supervises the clinic in Dark Destiny, not the one hypnotizing people.

Dr. Brice Renaldo – A major player in Dark Legend, he is a doctor at a hospital who has had many patients who were unable to be treated.  Therefore, he developed a close relationship with Francesca, utilizing her healing skills for those patients who were incurable. 

Dr. Wesley – A vet who works on Colby Jansen's animals.

Dr. Westhermer - A midwife to some Carpathians who are pregnant.

Dr. Venshrank – A psychologist/psychotherapist for the Scarletti family. 

Drake - One of two gunmen, sent from the Society to kidnap the Wentworth women in order to provide answers to the society. 

Draven Dubrinsky – Son of Vladimir Dubrinsky and Sarantha Dubrinsky. Oldest sibling to Mikhail, Jacques, & Noelle. Deceased.

Drusilla –  She works for Aidan, she becomes a servant to Gabriel and Francesca, to take care of Skyler Thompson.

Eileen Fitzpatrick – Owns a bookstore in San Francisco. She was born in Ireland.

Eleanor Belendrake – Eleanor is Byron’s sister. She has a son Benjamin Belendrake and adopted son Josef.

Ellen – She is a childhood friend of Tempest’s. She got her a position as a mechanic at a local garage. 

Emma – One of Falcon and Sara Marten's 7 adopted children. Siblings Travis, Jase, Chrissy, Blyth and two un-named boys. Psychic.

Enrico – The Scarletti’s chef.

Eric – He is a hunter.

Ernie Carter – A ranch-hand who worked for Clinton Daniels, he’s taken over by Kirja and used as a human puppet. Dead.

Esteban – Helena and Anton's son. A chef. Dead.

Eugene Slovensky – The older brother of James Slovensky, he is the ringleader of the Society in the area. Died in Dark Desire.

Father Eugene Hummer – A priest with a long-term friendship with Mikhail, he provided counsel for Mikhail on many occasions. Died in Dark Prince.

Father Mulligan – Father Mulligan is a priest at a church in Seattle where Destiny goes to find solace on occasion.  He is aware of the Carpathians and knows of Father Hummer.  He is a kindly man who means no harm to any one.

Falcon – An ancient hunter sent to Italy by Vladimir Dubrinsky. Falcon and Sara Marten have 7 adopted children: Travis, Jase, Emma, Chrissy, Blyth & two un-named boys.

Francesca del Ponce – She is a powerful Ancient. She is a healer of some renown, based out of Paris, France. She creates stained-glass windows, some of which are in Aidan’s house in San Francisco. She and her husband Gabriel have a daugher Tamara and have also adopted Skyler.

Franco Scarletti – He is Antoinetta’s cousin. He and his wife have two children, Vincente Scarletti and Margurite Scarletti. He is capable of shapeshifting.

Frank - Security coordinator for the Wilderness photo shoot.

Gabriel Daratrazanoff – He and his twin brother Lucian are considered to be among the oldest Carpathians still alive. It is said that they are at least 2000 years old. He is the more "approachable" brother. Also brother to Gregori, Darius, and Desari. Gabriel has a photographic memory. He and Francesca have a daughter Tamara and an adopted daughter Skyler.

Gabrielle Sanders "Gabby" – Joie Sanders’ older sister.  She’s more at home in the laboratory, doing scientific study than in her sister’s world of action and adventure. She has a brother Jubal Sanders. Converted to Carpathian by Vikirnoff Von Shrieder and Mikhail. Father is Rory Sanders.

Gallent – A lesser vampire. Dead.

Gary Jansen – He is a biotech researcher. Possibly related to Colby Jansen.

Gene –

George Handel – He is a composer who composes a score for the Scarletti family with the provision that it would never be performed publicly.

Gerald French – Friend of Lara Calladine. Helping her with research on life forms in Ice Caves.

Ginny Chevez – Eleven years old at the time of Dark Secret, she is the young half-sister to Colby Jansen.  The daughter of Armando Chevez and Virginia Jansen, she displays no psychic ability.  She wants to ride in rodeos both as a jumper and a barrel racer. Gary Jansen may be her uncle.

Gregori Daratrazanoff – Called “the dark one” he is the greatest healer of the Carpathian species. His parents were massacred during the Turk invasion of the Carpathian Mountains. He is brother to Darius, Desari, Gabriel and Lucian. He is 2nd in command to Mikhail. He has a twin daughters Anastashia Daratrazanoff and Anya Daratrazanoff.

Hal Burton – He is one of three “security experts”, along with Harry Timms, and Denny Sheldon who were sent to kill Jaxon and Lucian. 

Halibut – Police officer killed by a Drake Clone. 

Hans Romanov – A long-time resident of the Carpathian Mountain area. Hans was a member of the local fanatical group that attempted to kill Eleanor and then Raven. Son named Rudy.

Harold Dawkins – An older cop, nearing retirement.  He’s a fatherly type figure.

Harry – A trucker at the beginning of Dark Fire who picks up Tempest hitchhiking.  Dead.

Harry Madison – Nearly destroyed by a rogue doctor. 

Harry Summers - He has very little role in the story except to be part of the group attempting to kill Eleanor. Dead.

Harry Timms – One of three “security experts”, along with Hal Burton, and Denny Sheldon who were sent to kill Jaxon and Lucian. 

Heidi Romanov - An occasional midwife to Carpathian women, she knows nothing of Carpathians. Son named Rudy. Dead in Dark Prince.

Helena –

Henrik –

Henrique – Killed in Dark Guardian.

Henry – A homeless man from Alexandria's neighborhood who sometimes watches her brother Joshua. Dead.

Inez Hantz - Velda’s sister, she used to sing in a bar.  She was a beautiful woman, whom the men chased. She enjoyed the chase. But like her sister, never married. 

Ivory Malinov - Carpathian thought to be dead in Dark Curse. She can fight like a warrior and is very smart. She can also weave magic that few can break. Brothers Kirja, Maxim, Ruslan, Vadlim and Sergey.

Jack – One of two fishermen at the beginning of Dark Fire, they provide sustenance for Darius.

Jacob Evans - He is a fanatic. Brother to Shelly Evans. Died in Dark Prince.

Jacob Roberts – Neighbor of Jaxon’s who escaped being killed by clones of Drake. 

Jacques Dubrinsky – Son of Vladimir Dubrinsky and Sarantha Dubrinsky. Sibling to Draven, Mikhail, & Noelle. He and Shea have a son named Stefan Kane.

James Atwater – Another Barnes gunman, he is encouraged to go home and kill himself.

James Slovensky - The younger brother of Eugene Slovensky, he is also a fanatical member of the vampire society. Uncle to Don Wallace. Died in Dark Prince.

Janna Wilson – A horse owner and barrel racer who uses Colby Jansen’s help in getting her horse, Roman, out of a racing slump. 

Jarrod Silva – Bodyguard for Skyler Rose during the day.

Jase – One of Falcon and Sara Marten's 7 adopted children. Siblings Travis, Emma, Chrissy, Blyth and two un-named boys. Psychic.

Jasmine Sangria "Jazz" – Juliette’s younger sister and Solange is her cousin. She has Jaguar blood, but cannot shapeshift.  She can clam and control animals. Gentle by nature, she is traumatized when she is kidnapped by 5 Jaguar males and held prisoner, raped repeatedly, and tormented. Doesn't leave the jungles of Brazil.

Jaxon Montgomery – She is a troubled woman due to her tortured past. She becomes a police officer and we meet her as she is attempting to conduct a police operation. She becomes the first heroine we meet to actually fight vampires in her own right, alongside her lifemate. Her own particular psychic talent is the ability to feel evil, before she actually witnesses the scene.

Jeff Smith - He was involved in the torture and murder of some of the Carpathians and the torture of Jacques. Died in Dark Desire.

Jennifer Wentworth - Daughter of John and Corinne Wentworth, she is in-utero when Dayan meets Corinne. She is a strong psychic who is able to be converted, when it is a possibility.  She is partially converted by Dayan’s blood and is born ½ Carpathian.

Jerome – Abusive live-in boyfriend of Sam's mom.  

Joclyn Everett – Colby Jansen's neighboring ranch owners, the Chevez brothers and de la Cruz brothers stay with them while they’re in the States. We only know that Joclyn is from the big city and has a fear of horses.

Joe Vargas – An easy going friend of Colby Jansen’s who often teases her and jokes around that she should marry him. They went to school together.

John – One of Joie Sanders’ two assistant Security Experts.

John Paul – Very sweet & gentle.

John Perkins – A society member we encounter at the Vampire hunt. His mind is influenced by vampires. Dead.

John Wentworth - Corinne’s deceased husband, he had the gift of precognition.  He was a landscaper. He had a sister Lisa Wentworth.  He got involved with the Morrison Center for Psychic Research.

Joie Sanders – She is a security expert. She is also very talented in Astral projection. Her entire family is telepathic. She has a sister Gabrielle Sanders and a brother Jubal Sanders. She is the tomboyish type, enjoying high-risk sports and adventurous experiences. Father is Rory Sanders.

Josef – Vlad and Eleanor’s adopted son.  His mother Lucia died at his birth.  His father is named Rodaniver.  He raps and loves to paint. He is an expert in computers. Has an uncle Byron.

Joshua Houton – Little brother to Alexandria Houton, he is a happy child who apparently loves dogs.  His parents died in a car accident on this 2nd birthday.

Juan Chevez – Brother to Armando Chevez, Colby Jansen’s stepfather, and Julio Chevez.

Jubal Sanders – Joie Sanders’ older brother.  He is mathematically minded.  He’s not quite as adventurous as his younger sister, but goes along, to “keep her out of trouble”. He has another sister Gabrielle Sanders. Psychic. Father is Rory Sanders.

Julian Savage – The second of the “Golden Twins”, he is the twin brother to Aidan Savage. He is one of the ‘Hunters without equal’, his knowledge approaching that of Gregori.

Juliette Sangria – A resident of the steamy jungles of Brazil, she is also a Jaguar, a shapeshifter.  She has the ability to calm and control animals, primarily the “Big Cats”.  Juliette and her cousin, Solange, act as protectors and rescuers for their fellow Jaguar women.

Julio Chevez – He is a brother to Armando Chevez and Juan Chevez. Stepfather to Colby Jansen.

Justine Travis – Antoinetta’s assistant.

Kitter – Police officer who survived a Drake Clone attack. 

Kirja Malinov – Sibling to Maxim, Ruslan, Sergey, Vadim, & Ivory. A childhood friend of De La Cruz brothers. The four boys were sent by Vladimir Dubrinsky to Asia. Kirja turned vampire and was killed by Rafael.

Kurt Von Halen - A society member, he is mentioned as a visitor at "The Inn".

Lamont – A lesser vampire we encounter just as Joie Sanders and her siblings find Traian Trigovise who has been imprisoned by a group of vampires. Dead.

Lance Ryker – An acquaintance of Colby Jansen’s who purchases a horse named Diablo and asks Colby Jansen to assist in training the animal.

Lara Calladine – Daughter of Razvan and Shauna. She has a half sister Colby Jansen. Her aunt is Natalya Shonski. Her Great Uncle is Soren Shonski and her Great Aunts are Tatijana and Branislava. She is a member of the Dragonseeker Clan.

Larry Jeffries – An old school classmate of Colby Jansen’s.

Lisa Wentworth - She is John Wentworth's sister and Corinne Wentworth’s sister-in-law. She is a cover model.

Lojos – Brother to Mataias and Tomas. Their mother was killed by a vampire. They come from a long line of famous warriors.

Louise Everett – Rafael originally uses her for feeding purposes.  She’s the sister of neighboring ranch owner, Sean Everett. She is very catty.

Lucian Daratrazanoff - One of the “Dark Twins”, who, like his brother Gabriel Daratrazanoff, is considered to be one of the oldest Carpathians still possibly alive. It is said that he is at least 2000 years old. Also brother to Gregori, Darius, and Desari.

Luiz – Has worked for many years to restore the dwindling strength of his species.

Maggie O'Halloran - Shea’s mother, she was not completely converted to Carpathian, a fact that kept her in a state of painful limbo, until Shea left home.  She then committed suicide.  Rand was her true lifemate, but as he maintained his devotion to Noelle, he never completed mating with her. Deceased.

Manolito De La Cruz – An ancient Carpathian Warrior. He has four brothers: Zacarias, Nicolas, Rafael, and Riordan. He is aloof and aristrocratic.

Margaret Summers - She is a guest at the inn where Raven is staying. She is somewhat psychic and is fanatically anti-vampire. Dead.

Margurite Scarletti – Her parents are Franco Scarletti and Marita Scarletti. She has a brother named Vincente Scarletti.

Maria – Falcon and Sara Marten's housekeeper.

Marie – She along with her husband Stefan are servants to Aidan, Alexandria and Joshua. They are the current generation of their family to serve this group.  Fully knowledgeable of who and what Carpathians are, they have passed the mantle of service from one generation to the next. 62 years old in Dark Gold.

Marissa Sanders – Joie, Jubal, and Gabrielle's mother.

Marita Scarletti –  She has two children, Vincente Scarletti and Margurite Scarletti.

Martin – A society member. Died in Dark Fire.

Martin Wright – He and Tim Salvadore are lovers who are parishioners of Father Mulligan. 

Marvin Challot – A worker at a homeless shelter.

Mary – She is expecting twins in Dark Guardian. 

MaryAnn Delaney - She was a counselor in a woman’s shelter in Seattle, Washington. She is psychic, independent, strong and courageous and intelligent. She has excellent night vision.

Mataias – Brother to Lojos and Tomas. Their mother was killed by a vampire. They come from a long line of famous warriors.

Matias – A vampire who Lucian encounters. Died in Dark Guardian.

Matt - Photographer for the Wilderness photo shoot, which Lisa was committed to do. 

Matt Broderick – A nosy reporter who attempts to infiltrate the Dark Troubadours.  He also attempts to kill Tempest. Darius kills him.

Matthew Montgomery – Jaxon’s father. He was in the special forces-navy seals and supposedly killed by a training accident. He trains Jaxon at a young age in the special forces and sharp shooting.

Matthew Montgomery Jr. – Jaxon’s brother, very young at the time, he is killed by Tyler Drake when he is one year old.

Maxim Malinov – Youngest of five brothers. Sibling to: Kirja, Ruslan, Sergey, Vadim, & Ivory. The four boys were sent by Vladimir Dubrinsky to Asia. Maxim was killed by Mikhail and is now in the land of mist.

Mike - One of two gunmen, along with Drake, sent from the Society to kidnap the Wentworth women, to provide answers to the society. 

Mikhail Dubrinsky, Carpathian Prince – Son of Vladimir Dubrinsky and Sarantha Dubrinsky. Sibling to Draven, Jacques, & Noelle. He and Raven have a daughter Savannah.

Mirko Ostojic – He has a daughter named Angelina.

Monique Chancellor -

Morgan Davis – A co-worker of Harry Madison’s.  He was in town for a few months, but never heard from again. 

Morrison – The master vampire ruling over New Orleans.   He runs the Morrison Center for Psychic Research.

Mr. Ferrier – Francesca’s lawyer, prepares files on Gabriel for the Judge

Mr. Thompson – Father to Skyler Rose. Died in Dark Legend.

Mrs. Galvenstein – Landlady at "The Inn".

Mrs. Kramer – Jaxon's neighbor in her apt complex.  Died in Dark Guardian.