Riley Biers

"She knows that I will kill you, Riley. She wants you to die so that she doesn't have to keep up the pretense anymore. Yes - you've seen that, haven't you? You've read the reluctance in her eyes, suspected a false note in her promises. You were right. She's never wanted you. Every kiss, every touch was a lie."

- Edward Cullen on Victoria and Riley's relationship

Riley was a newborn vampire, created by Victoria to act as the leader of her recently formed newborn army. He accompanied her in her attempt to murder Bella Swan, and was killed by Seth Clearwater.

Eclipse
HE LOVES YOUR MOTHER!!!

Personality and traits
Riley is described as being around Bella's age when he was changed, with vivid red eyes and shining blond hair. He was muscular, tall and handsome and used his newfound vampire strength with little tact, like most newborns. He fell in love with Victoria, but she lied to him and he died fighting alongside her.

After Victoria changed him, Riley became nothing more than a menace just like the sadistically dangerous and psychotic vampire, Victoria, until they both died attempting to kill Bella.

Powers and abilities
Riley, like all vampires in the Twilight series, possessed immortality, strength, speed, endurance, agility, and durability.

Victoria
Riley thought that Victoria loved him. In truth, she simply said that so that he would follow her more devotedly, and was still in love with her previous mate, James. Victoria created Riley and the rest of her newborn army to get revenge on Bella Swan and Edward Cullen for James' death. Edward attempted to help him realize the truth, but his loyalty to Victoria was so strong that he refused to listen.

Etymology
"Riley", a name of Old Irish origin, means "courageous" or 'valiant". This could refer to Riley's valiance and courage when fighting with the Seattle Newborn Army. The name can also be translated as "rye clearing". Rye is a hardy and sturdy wheat, again referring to Riley's strength and courage. It is also where Riley fought Edward and Seth.

Appearances

 * Eclipse
 * Eclipse film
 * The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

Film portrayal
Xavier Samuel was cast as Riley in the film Eclipse. Riley is described as a "good-looking college student who joins the plot of villain Victoria to murder protagonist Bella." In the films, Riley was given the last name "Biers" and a new DOB, 10th April 1990, to make him the correct age for the film's release, as opposed to when the book was set.