Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

A vengeful woman driven to avenge her parents' deaths by vampires. She joins the Marcus Brothers to pursue justice, and her path intersects with D as danger and loyalty intertwine. Her past fuels distrust of vampires, yet she seeks closure and a chance to visit her parents' graves with D after the battles.

A dhampir hunter with a calm, tireless presence who navigates a world of vampires, psychic powers, and dangerous loyalties. He battles to protect Charlotte, resists the seductive traps of vampire magic, and ultimately forgives when mercy overrides vengeance. His Heat Syndrome—a constraint of his kind—tests his endurance and resolve.

A vampire noble who hires D to rescue Charlotte, his actions driven by a mix of vanity, survival, and a desire to escape a doomed fate. He partners with Carmilla's schemes while pursuing a path toward the City of the Night. His clashes with D and Carmilla culminate in a complex struggle of power and mercy.

A young woman whose abduction triggers the chase; she later reveals a conflicted desire that leads her to accompany Meier. She is pivotal to the plot’s moral ambiguity, and her fate intertwines with the fates of both hunters and vampires.

The Marcus Brothers' leader, a hulking figure who becomes entangled in the vampire conspiracy. His fall from power intensifies the group’s desperation, and he is ultimately turned before meeting a bloody end.

The imposing, physically formidable Marcus brother who is killed by Bengé early on, his death setting off a chain of vengeance and confrontation in the vampire world.

The skilled fighter of the Marcus Brothers who meets his end during the battle on the road, making the group more vulnerable as the chase continues.

The frail, psychic member of the Marcus Brothers whose powers unleash chaos but who also acts as a last line of defense for Leila before sacrificing himself. He embodies the fragile alliance between mind and force.

A shapeshifting mutant who aligns with Carmilla and serves as a volatile obstacle in D and Leila's path, displaying the corrupting allure of vampire power.

A werewolf member of the Barbarois whose enhanced senses and feral prowess push D and Leila to the brink before he is slain in their confrontation.

The vampire queen whose betrayal shapes the climactic turn of events; she manipulates memories and haunts D with visions, challenging him to confront the limits of his power and mercy.

Present at Leila's funeral, she embodies the legacy of Leila and hints at the ongoing connection between D and Leila through future generations.

A minor but distinctive figure in D's life, representing the practical, tangible consequences of dealing with the supernatural threats.

A referenced figure in D's backstory that anchors his motivations and adds emotional weight to his quest.