BIO: Aro

Name: Aro

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: Can read the thoughts of those he has been in physical contact with

About Them: Aro is the ultimate leader of the ancient vampire coven known as the Volturi that resides in Volterra, Italy. Regarded as "royalty" by other vampires because they have lived for well over three thousand years and act as police, they enforcing the rule that vampires' existence remain a secret from humans. They often send others to travel from Volterra to prevent overzealous covens and renegade vampires from exposing their kind. Aro is gifted with the ability to read every thought a person has ever had once he has made physical contact. Aro does have a wife, named Sulpicia. Aro typically does have good intentions when dealing the the Cullen family coven and Bella but tends to become over zealous and therefore loses control at points. A commanding leader and respected vampire among all, Aro is a force to be reckoned with.

Their Early History: Nothing is exposed of the long years that Aro has been a vampire. a few hints are made at his past during Carlisle's remembrance of his time with the Volturi but nothing can be discerned. Readers will have to be content with yet another vampire mystery in the Twilight saga. Perhaps more will be discovered about Aro in New Moon the film.