Aro is the main antagonist of the Twilight franchise. He is one of three vampires who lead the Volturi the leader coven of the vampire world and is widely accepted as the overall leader of the Volturi. He possesses the gift of tactile telepathy, the supernatural talent to read all the thoughts and memories a person has ever had with a single touch. He is the husband of Sulpicia and the brother of Didyme. He uses Chelsea to change the loyalties of the vampires whom he wants to join the Volturi.