Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen, also known as Edward Anthony Masen, is a vampire that was born on June 20, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. He has has bronze hair and red eyes.

Relatives

 * Edward Masen (father, deceased)
 * Elizabeth Masen (mother, deceased)
 * Carlisle Cullen (adoptive father)
 * Esme Cullen (adoptive mother)
 * Rosalie Hale (adoptive sister)
 * Emmett Cullen (adoptive brother)
 * Jasper Hale (adoptive brother)
 * Alice Cullen (adoptive sister)
 * Bella Swan (wife)
 * Renesmee Cullen (daughter)

Powers and Abilities
Edward possesses the gift to read the thoughts of those around him. His gift is different from Aro's, which is limited by his need to touch the target and can access every thought a person has ever had. Aro is intrigued by Edward's power because he can read people's thoughts from a distance and what is going on through their mind at that moment and wishes to make him part of the Volturi guard. However, Edward has no interest in belonging to any authority.

Edward's power seemingly comes from his dormant ability to read people as a human which became a supernatural talent when he became a vampire. He can hear all "voices" in close proximity with him but has learned to block out the ones he is uninterested in by focusing on one voice or something in particular. Edward mentions that his ability is like being in a room where everyone is talking at once. He can tune out the "voices" so that it's just a low buzzing in the background.

The closer and more familiar he is to a person the farther away he can reach that person's mind when he wants to but can only keep track of them within a few miles. He once mentioned that he can use it to dismiss people who feel attraction towards him and his family. He can also telepathically experience Alice's visions and keep track of a shape-shifter's telepathic link to his pack when he is within range. However, Bella Swan is the first exception to his gift as she is shielded from psychic powers, which is part of what made him curious about her when they first met.