Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Characters

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Jonathan Morris

onathan is the son of the late John Morris, the hero responsible for destroying Count Dracula in 1917, but who mysteriously died afterward. Due to this tragedy, possession of the sacred Vampire Killer whip, the weapon used to vanquish Dracula, was left to Jonathan.

Not being a Belmont of pure blood, Jonathan cannot use the Vampire Killer effectively, whereas his father could. Consequently, Jonathan hates his father for dying before he could teach him how to fight and use the whip to its full potential. He is mortified at being the first to wield the whip, but not have the ability to use it, and casts all the blame to his deceased father.

Despite this deficiency, Jonathan is undefeated in battle, and has developed a brash, cocky attitude that pushes him from one death defying challenge to another, almost to the point of being suicidal.

Since Jonathan cannot make full use of the Vampire Killer, he relies on an abundance of other weapons, including swords, spears, daggers, and various whips. Jonathan may come across as a foolish loud mouth that thinks before he acts, but in truth, he is clever, resourceful, and confident. In the face of great danger, his catch phrase is "No problem."

Because Jonathan feels inadequate, he is especially determined to make a name for himself. Thus, he takes on the ultimate challenge – Dracula's Castle. The Castle inexplicably rises in 1944, and Jonathan is dispatched by the Church to investigate the anomaly. He is accompanied by his platonic friend, Charlotte Aulin. Eager to establish themselves, the duo confronts the Castle's perils to discover if Dracula has truly revived alongside his fortress.

Charlotte Aulin

Charlotte is a beautiful and intelligent know-it-all that often presents herself as cold and aloof. She has a tendency to handle situations logically, but bereft of emotion. Even as a young girl, Charlotte is known for her remarkable magical powers and vast knowledge on the subject of mysticism. She has known Jonathan since childhood, and now accompanies him on daring adventures.

Charlotte is a bit of a busy body, habitually sticking her nose in others' affairs, and is never shy about flaunting her facts to others. Charlotte's calm and rational demeanor frequently keeps the hotheaded Jonathan in line, and provides answers to many quandaries that prove as obstacles to the duo. Charlotte becomes flustered when others refer to her as a mere child, despite being the more level headed of the two.

Her latest escapade with Jonathan sees them inspecting the rising of Castlevania. After being informed that a vampire named Brauner has seized control of the castle's power, Charlotte deduces that he has done so using magical paintings scattered across the castle. Her own magical abilities allow the two Hunters to enter the paintings in an attempt to dispel their power.

Vincent Dorin

Vincent is a fretful priest that is dispatched by the Church with orders to aid Jonathan and Charlotte. With him is a plethora of items and equipment for the young heroes to use. . . but his services come at a price. He wants the Church to have sufficient funding in the economically difficult times.

Vincent finds a place inside the castle to set up shop, but is eventually bitten by a vampire, causing him to lose his humanity. He begs Jonathan and Charlotte to save him from his life threatening plight.

Wind

Not much is known of this spectral entity. It seems he may have played a role in Dracula's last defeat. He goes by the alias "Wind," concealing his true identity. After being slain by the vampire, Brauner, Wind managed to retain consciousness in spirit form by binding himself to Castlevania. As a consequence, his spirit is trapped within the Castle's walls, and he is not able to rest until they fall.

Wind assists Charlotte and Jonathan on their quest by giving them hints and abilities if they're able to carry out his requirements.

Brauner

A vampire whose power is so great, merely looking upon him can drive a person to insanity. Brauner lost his daughters during the First World War, and now harbors a deep loathing for the human race. He believes that if the humans aren't destroyed, they will continue to cause ruin throughout the Earth with their senseless wars and savage barbarism. He takes it is as his responsibility to save the world by wiping out the mortals. To do this, he resurrects Lord Dracula's Castle by harvesting the tortured souls killed during the Second World War.

Brauner is an obsessive artist, and imbues his paintings with power allowing him control of the Castle, which he uses for his own purposes. With no interest in Lord Dracula, the Castle is merely his tool for carrying out his desires.

Stella

Stella is the elder of Brauner's twin daughters. She parades an extravagant appearance and has an aggressive personality. Her short temper teamed with her hatred of the humans makes her a vicious opponent. She is a skilled sword master that is quite formidable on her own, but even more dangerous when teamed with her younger ice cold sister, Loretta.

Her father is very protective of her and her sister, which Stella sometimes finds annoying. She carries a locket with her that contains a secret of her past that is kept buried.

Loretta is the younger of Brauner's twin daughters. She has a more plain appearance than her sister, and is reserved, quiet, and emotionless. Not only is she an extremely intelligent and precise calculator, but also a powerful magician. She prides herself with her great skill at using ice magic.