Lenore

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Lenore (レノーア, Renōa) is a major character in Castlevania and one of the four vampire Queens of Styria, serving as the Council’s diplomat. Calm, intelligent, and highly persuasive, she specializes in negotiation and manipulation, using kindness and patience to gain trust and control others. Although she appears gentle and compassionate, Lenore is also calculating and deceptive. She carefully manipulates Hector into becoming magically bound to her, effectively making him her servant, though she keeps her promise to treat him better than a prisoner by giving him comfort and freedom within the castle. Unlike her sisters, Lenore shows genuine compassion and dislikes unnecessary cruelty. She values diplomacy over violence and questions Carmilla’s obsession with conquest and power. Despite her warped vampire worldview, she genuinely cares for Hector and protects him several times throughout the series. Lenore is portrayed as a conflicted and romantic character whose kindness clashes with vampire superiority and control. Though manipulative, she ultimately values peace, emotional connection, and happiness more than domination.

Lisa Țepeș

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Lisa of Lupu (リサ・テペス, Lisa Ţepeş) is a character from Castlevania. She is the wife of Vlad Ţepeş (Dracula) and mother of Adrian (Alucard). She is a compassionate and highly intelligent doctor who dedicates her life to medicine and improving human life through science and knowledge. In a deeply religious and superstitious society, her work is misunderstood, and she is repeatedly accused of witchcraft for practicing advanced medicine. Seeking knowledge beyond what her world allows, Lisa travels to Dracula’s castle after hearing rumors of a being with vast forbidden knowledge. Despite Dracula’s fearsome reputation, she approaches him with courage and respect, even in the face of his threats. Her bravery and sincerity lead to a deep connection between them, and they quickly develop mutual admiration that grows into love. Lisa believes strongly in humanity’s potential for growth and kindness, and she encourages Dracula to see humans beyond their cruelty. Dracula, in turn, is deeply moved by her compassion and intelligence, and the two eventually marry and raise their son, Adrian, together. As a mother, Lisa is gentle and supportive, helping raise Adrian while sharing knowledge with him alongside Dracula. She values individuality and strongly dislikes her son being reduced to his father’s reflection, opposing the name “Alucard” (Dracula spelled backward), as she wants him to define his own identity. Lisa is ultimately captured and executed by being burned at the stake after being falsely accused of witchcraft. In her final moments, she urges Dracula to forgive humanity rather than destroy it. Her death becomes the catalyst for Dracula’s war on humanity. Even after death, Lisa is remembered as loving, forgiving, and unwavering in her belief in human goodness. Later, she is revived and reunites with Dracula, choosing a quiet life with him in England while allowing Adrian space to grieve and live independently.

Annette

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Annette (アネット, Anetto?) is a character in the Netflix original animated series, Castlevania: Nocturne. Having been born as a slave in the Caribbean, she travels to Europe following advice from her mentor in seek of a man named Richter Belmont, and during her journey she ends up joining a group of revolutionaries.Annette is a passionate and harsh young woman, driven by a strong sense of justice and a relentless desire to protect those she cares about. Her reckless and creative approach to battle makes her a formidable ally and a dangerous force, though her impulsive nature often leads her to unnecessary risks. On more than one occasion, this rashness has put her comrades in danger, most notably when her actions led to the capture and death of Edouard. Consumed by guilt, Annette becomes obsessive in her pursuit of vengeance against those who enslaved her, unable to shake the shadows of her past as she seeks retribution for the wrongs done to her. Annette's humble background, shaped by hardship and self-reliance, forged her into a critical and unforgiving individual who values strength above all else. Growing up in a world where vulnerability was seen as a weakness, she became reckless in battle, plunging into danger without hesitation, often dragging others into peril with her. Her pursuit of revenge against those who enslaved her reflects her desire never again to be helpless. This hardened outlook also made her impatient with the emotional needs of others, and she was quick to judge any signs of weakness, including Richter's moments of doubt. However, after receiving guidance from Cécile, Annette realized the unfairness of her quick judgments. She accepted Richter's apology, vowing to work together with her comrades, understanding that true strength lies in both resilience and the support of those around her.

Carmilla

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Carmilla (カーミラ, Kāmira) is a major antagonist in Castlevania and the leader of the four vampire Queens of Styria. Charismatic, manipulative, and highly ambitious, she is a skilled political strategist who constantly seeks power and control. Using seduction, deception, and careful planning, she manipulates Dracula’s court from within and later attempts to build a massive vampire empire after his death. Carmilla is intelligent and visionary, but also arrogant and overconfident, believing she could overthrow even Dracula himself. Despite setbacks and failures, she refuses to admit defeat and constantly adapts her plans. She prefers schemes and strategy over direct combat, often relying on her sisters and followers to carry out her ambitions. Deeply shaped by trauma from an abusive former master, Carmilla despises weakness and has a strong hatred of those who abuse power. Ironically, she becomes controlling and cruel herself, especially toward Hector, whom she treats more as a possession than an equal. Carmilla sees humans as inferior and views humanity mainly as a resource for vampire society. Despite her ruthless nature, Carmilla genuinely cares for her fellow queens — Lenore, Striga, and Morana — treating them like true sisters and trusting them more than anyone else. Around them, she occasionally reveals a softer and more vulnerable side, showing the emotional scars left by her past. However, as her obsession with control and conquest grows, Carmilla gradually loses herself to paranoia and rage, revealing the destructive monster hidden beneath her calm and brilliant exterior.

Morana

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Morana (モラーナ, Morāna) is a character in Castlevania and one of the four vampire Queens of Styria, serving as the kingdom’s chief administrator and strategist. Practical, intelligent, and highly organized, she is responsible for keeping Styria functioning while supporting Carmilla’s ambitions of building a vampire empire. Morana works closely with Striga, her longtime lover, and the two form an extremely effective partnership. While Striga handles military strategy, Morana manages logistics, supply lines, finances, and political organization. Together, they help maintain Styria and initially support Carmilla’s plans for expansion. Unlike Carmilla’s reckless ambition, Morana is highly realistic and quickly recognizes the enormous logistical problems behind conquering and controlling vast human territories. Although she views humans mainly as livestock and has little sympathy for them, she still respects their intelligence, adaptability, and ability to resist oppression. Over time, she realizes Carmilla’s dream would create endless suffering and become impossible to maintain. Despite her cold and sometimes cruel nature, Morana genuinely cares for her sisters. She remains loyal to Carmilla even while doubting her plans, mourns her death deeply, and also shows concern for Lenore’s safety. Beneath her pragmatic exterior, Morana values the bonds she shares with those closest to her.

Sypha Belnades

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Sypha Belnades (サイファ・ヴェルナンデス, Saifa Verunandesu) is one of the main protagonists of Castlevania and a powerful Speaker magician who controls the elements. As the granddaughter of the Speakers’ Elder and the prophesied “scholar” from the Sleeping Soldier legend, she is highly educated, brave, and devoted to protecting Wallachia and its people. Sypha is cheerful, playful, compassionate, and adventurous, often acting as the emotional heart of the group while supporting Trevor Belmont and Alucard through their pain and struggles. Despite her kindness, she is also outspoken, stubborn, and fearless, never hesitating to confront monsters, angry mobs, or anyone threatening innocent lives. Her strong sense of justice sometimes puts her at risk, but she refuses to abandon people in need. At first, Sypha clashes heavily with Trevor due to his rude, cynical attitude, but she eventually grows to respect and deeply care for him after seeing his loyalty and courage. Their constant teasing slowly turns into a strong romantic relationship, and the two become inseparable partners. However, after months of hardship and tragedy, Sypha gradually becomes more cynical, sarcastic, and foul-mouthed, showing how much Trevor’s harsh worldview influenced her over time.

Erzsebet Báthory

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Countess Erzsebet Báthory (エリザベート・バートリ, Erizabēto Bātori) is a major antagonist in Castlevania: Nocturne and the self-proclaimed Vampire Messiah. As the queen of vampires, she seeks to bring eternal night to the world so vampires can rule freely forever. Immensely powerful and terrifying, Erzsebet believes herself to be the reincarnation of the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet after gaining divine powers linked to her blood. Erzsebet is arrogant, manipulative, and deeply narcissistic, viewing herself as a divine being destined to rule over humanity and vampires alike. She gathers followers by presenting herself as a savior during the chaos of the French Revolution, promising order while secretly pursuing domination and worship. Obsessed with power and control, she demands absolute devotion from her followers and becomes enraged when others refuse to recognize her “godhood.” Even before becoming a vampire, Erzsebet was cruel and prideful, openly admitting to terrible crimes while believing her noble status placed her above consequences. After becoming a vampire, her arrogance and brutality only intensified, though she often hides her monstrous nature behind elegance and charisma. Despite her overwhelming confidence, later events reveal a more fragile side beneath her delusions of divinity. When confronted with the truth about Sekhmet and her false belief that she was chosen as a goddess, Erzsebet briefly breaks down emotionally, exposing how deeply dependent she had become on the idea of her own godhood and destiny.

Striga

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Striga (ストリーガ, Sutorīga) is a character in Castlevania and one of the four vampire Queens of Styria, serving as the military leader of the Council of Sisters. A powerful warrior and skilled strategist, she is known for her blunt honesty, discipline, and strong sense of honor. Unlike her sisters, who often enjoy manipulation or cruelty, Striga prefers direct and efficient action, believing in straightforward combat rather than “playing with prey.” She is deeply loyal to her fellow queens, especially Morana, her longtime lover and closest partner. Together, the two manage and protect Styria, balancing military strength with careful planning. Striga is also a brilliant tactician, quickly recognizing both the strengths and flaws in Carmilla’s plans for expansion. She understands the practical difficulties of maintaining an empire and building armies, often thinking several steps ahead in matters of warfare and defense. Although she generally views humans as inferior and mainly as a food source, Striga still respects courage, loyalty, and determination in battle. She especially admires humans who fight against impossible odds rather than surrender, showing that despite her ruthless nature, she values honor and strength wherever she sees it.

Maria Renard

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Maria Renard (マリア･ラーネッド, Maria Rāneddo) is one of the main protagonists of Castlevania: Nocturne, a bold young revolutionary from Machecoul, France, during the French Revolution of 1792. As the daughter of the Speaker magician Tera, Maria fights for justice and equality while opposing vampires and corrupt nobles. Strong-willed, outspoken, and fiercely idealistic, she is known for her sharp tongue, bravery, and natural leadership, never hesitating to protect innocent people or stand against powerful enemies. Despite her rebellious and sarcastic personality, Maria is deeply compassionate and loyal to those she loves, especially Richter Belmont, whom she secretly cares for deeply. Though playful and cheeky at times, she carries the emotional weight of her harsh upbringing and the chaos surrounding her family. After discovering Abbot Emmanuel was her biological father, Maria initially reacted with anger but eventually tried to forgive him and hoped they could become a real family alongside Tera. Following the tragic events of Season 1, Maria becomes colder, bitter, and consumed by revenge after her mother is turned into a vampire and her father attempts to sacrifice her to Erzsebet Báthory. Her grief and rage awaken dark magic within her, pushing her down a darker path that ultimately leads her to kill Emmanuel herself. However, the act leaves her emotionally empty rather than satisfied. Though she slowly regains control of herself and her summoning magic with Juste’s help, Maria continues to struggle with the darkness and hatred growing inside her, even after helping defeat Erzsebet in Paris.