Bella Swan
Role
Protagonist and newcomer to Forks who becomes the focus of intense supernatural attention.
Lineage
Daughter of Charlie Swan and Renée
Secrets
She is aware that Edward Cullen is not entirely human and has witnessed him demonstrate impossible strength and speed, a secret she keeps from her father and friends. She also hides the depth of her feelings and her suspicions about Edward's nature from those around her.
Appearance
Seventeen-year-old female with hair that clings to her head in the mist, often worn in a ponytail or shifted over her shoulder to hide her face. She is described as having a face that can turn 'green' when feeling faint and is prone to flushing. She has a flash of intuition in her eyes and blushes scarlet when embarrassed.
Background
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she moved to Forks, Washington, to live with her father, Police Chief Charlie Swan, so her mother Renée could be with her new husband. She has spent her life feeling like a bit of an outsider, even with her mother. She has no significant romantic history and has never really dated anyone.
Motivations
To adapt to her new life in Forks without causing her father distress, to maintain her independence, and to uncover the truth behind Edward Cullen's nature and his mysterious behavior toward her. She is driven to stay with Edward despite the danger, finding the alternative intolerable.
Personality
Introverted, self-described as 'exceptionally unobservant' and possessing 'crippling clumsiness.' She is selfless, willing to die in the place of a loved one, and feels she does not relate well to people her own age. She is observant of others' beauty while being self-deprecating about her own, and she values her independence, preferring to handle her own cooking and transportation. She experiences intense anticipation and fear regarding her choices and finds her life increasingly centered around Edward Cullen.
Status Effects
- •Faintness (reaction to blood)
- •Minor head injury (from parking lot accident)
- •Clumsiness (difficulty walking straight)
Signature Assets
- •Faded red truck with bulbous cab and rounded fenders
- •Waterproof boots
- •Old quilt
- •Pepper spray (unpacked)
- •Raincoat
Supernatural Species
Human
Timeline
Relocation to Forks
Bella leaves Phoenix to live with her father, Charlie, in Forks, Washington.
Arrival and New Truck
Bella is met by Charlie in his police cruiser and receives a faded red truck as a gift.
First Day at Forks High
Bella starts school, meets new classmates, and encounters Edward Cullen, who reacts to her with apparent revulsion in Biology class.
The Parking Lot Accident
A van skids on ice toward Bella; Edward Cullen miraculously intervenes, stopping the van with his hands and saving her life.
Hospital Confrontation
At the hospital, Bella confronts Edward about how he saved her, but he refuses to tell her the truth.
Blood Drive Incident
During a school blood drive, Bella becomes faint at the sight of blood and is assisted by her peers and Edward.
Stalked in Port Angeles
While shopping in Port Angeles, Bella is followed into a dark street by a group of men before being rescued by Edward in his car.
The Warning
During the drive back from Port Angeles, Edward admits he followed her to keep her alive and warns her that he is dangerous.
Meeting Alice Cullen
Edward introduces Bella to his sister Alice, who greets her warmly.
Edward's Declaration
Edward tells Bella that she is the most important thing to him and that he could not live with himself if he ever hurt her.