Aro

Biography
Aro is one of three vampires in Italy who are the head of the Volturi and live what Edward described as a very civilized and educated lifestyle. Carlisle found them while on his own search for the truth behind his nature. The Italian vampires tried to cure Carlisle of “his aversion to his natural food source,” but they failed. Their likeness was depicted in several painting by Solimena. He has a wife named Sulpicia who rarely leaves Volterra and is not very well known. Aro is somewhat of the leader between the three Volturi as he usually acts as the spokesperson.

Talents
He is one of the leaders of the Volturi and is exceptionally talented. His ability to read minds is much more complete as he can hear every thought you have ever had. But he needs to touch you in order to hear those thoughts. He can not hear from a distance.

New Moon
Aro refused to help Edward kill himself when he first asked for help. Aro has always been interested in Edward’s talents and tried to recruit him to join the Volturi instead of committing suicide. He allowed for Edward to take Bella back to Forks with the promise that she would be changed soon

Aro acts like the spokesman for the rest of the Volturi.

Eclipse
During Eclipse, Aro sent Jane, Felix, Demitri and two unknown others to 'deal with the newborns'. In fact, we think that by delaying his company, he hoped to let the newborns dwindle the Cullen's numbers. Aro did not actually make an appearance in this book.

Breaking Dawn
Aro led the advance to destroy Rensemee but was very surprised when he found out that she was actually half human. He was one of the vampires who decided that she was not a threat and did not need to be destroyed.

Physical description
Aro has very pale skin that is almost translucent. It’s similar to onion skin. His hair is very long and jet black. When he moves, it appears as if he is floating.