The Legacies finale just brought closure to The Vampire Diaries world (for now), as well as to the various characters introduced on The Originals. Despite that, fans have continued to eagerly rewatch both shows for years, so it seems unlikely they are planning to stop anytime soon. The characters on The Originals are captivating because they are so diverse and interesting, which surely contributes to the longevity of the fandom, even years after the show ended.
It's possible to break the main characters from The Originals down into the nine personality types of the Enneagram test, which can help fans better understand the characters' motivations and why they meshed so well together. On top of that, fans can match their own Enneagram type to the characters, which can help them understand why certain characters called to them, while others annoyed them.
Type One: The Reformer — Hayley Marshall
Hayley was always willing to devote her whole self to her cause, a common trait in Reformers. Whether it was finding her birth family, protecting Hope, or advocating for the werewolves, she would do anything to get her way. She had a unique ability to focus on her goals to the exclusion of all else, which made her a fierce mother and werewolf queen.
Reformers are often afraid of being corrupt or flawed, which leads them to live according to missions that let them put aside situational morality in place of self-governed rules. Like Hayley, Reformers are strong-willed and fully in control of themselves, which allows them to be capable leaders and activists.
Type Two: The Helper — Elijah Mikaelson
The Helper lives their life for the sake of others, seeing their intrinsic value in being of service to those around them. This perfectly fits Elijah, whose best quotes focus on his determination to save Klaus. Elijah dedicated his life to curbing his brother's worst impulses, righting his wrongs, and drawing the family together.
Helpers tend to fear being unloved, which leads them to go to extreme lengths for the people they love. When a Helper claims someone as family, that's a life-long bond that they will honor above their own needs. Helpers like Elijah are the best friends a person could want, as long as they learn to put up some necessary boundaries for their own protection.
Type Three: The Achiever — Davina Claire
Achievers tend to be ambitious and adaptable, two traits that Davina possesses in spades. Though she began the series as a scared victim, she quickly came into her power and demanded respect. Davina deeply resented the witch community for shaming her and sought out powerful positions as a member of the Sisters and as Regent of the Nine Covens.
Achievers seek value from external sources, needing to demonstrate signs of success in order to feel worthy. While this can be to their detriment in situations where they are rejected by their social sphere, it also keeps them pushing for a new victory after each defeat. They want others to be impressed by them, which leads them to be extremely hard working. Like Davina, Achievers can find long-term happiness if they can limit their need for affirmation to those closest to them.
Type Four: The Individualist — Klaus Mikaelson
Klaus never felt like a true part of his family, nor a real part of the vampire or werewolf communities. He was always alone, different from everyone else, and that mindset makes him the epitome of the Individualist. His fundamental nature can be seen in Klaus' heartbreaking death, in which he believes only he can die to save Hope.
Like Klaus, Individualists tend to fear that they have no identity, no significance, so they search for authenticity that can prove their individuality has a purpose. They tend to be moody and dramatic because they feel nobody else can relate to them, which can lead to great creative works or lashing out. Reformers like Klaus should feel comforted by the knowledge that they do have a purpose and can be loved by those they are willing to be vulnerable toward.
Type Five: The Investigator — Cami O'Connell
While Camille is often thought of as the empathetic heart of The Originals, she was actually the brains of the show more often than not, a role that connects well with the Investigator type. Between her background in psychology, fascination with understanding Klaus, and eventual position as an advocate for the human sector and keeper of dark objects, Camille was desperate to understand the supernatural world.
Investigators are deeply curious by nature and fear being incompetent. They use their quest for knowledge as a way to make sense of the world, particularly its darker parts, and to prepare them for future struggles. While this can make them isolate themselves from others, Investigators like Cami do best when their knowledge pairs with others who are drawn to action.
Type Six: The Loyalist — Freya Mikselson
Although Legacies contradicted this fact, Freya was obsessed with securing her own future, as well as her family's, a fixation that marks her as a Loyalist. After being parted from her family for centuries, Freya was desperate to keep them. This led to her hurting others for their sake and ignoring morality for the sake of security.
Loyalists are terrified of being alone and unable to care for themselves, which can lead to them being suspicious of others. At their best, Loyalists are reliable and prepared, always having a plan or two in any catastrophe. However, this dependence on others and the need to prove their worth can make them overly anxious and inflexible. Loyalists like Freya are some of the most responsible people in life but need to find friends and family who can help them relax.
Type Seven: The Enthusiast — Kol Mikaelson
Kol often felt rejected by his family, an insecurity which he hid by keeping himself busy. This is precisely the mark of the Enthusiast, who uses entertainment to avoid their emotions. Kol always felt like the wildcard in the family, because he was so spontaneous and thrill-seeking. That being said, when the people around him proved themselves to him, he became less erratic in his behaviors.
All of this marks him as the prototypical Enthusiast, terrified of being neglected and hurt, but hiding that fear behind adventure and mischief. Enthusiasts are focused on freedom and excitement, which can lead others to find them shallow. However, Enthusiasts like Kol are often deeper than anyone would guess, and just need the right person to bring that out.
Type Eight: The Challenger — Marcel Gerard
Although Marcel was nowhere close to having the highest kill count on The Originals, he does show a consistent instinct for fighting for the people and things he believes in, a trademark characteristic of the Challenger. Marcel has a strong moral code focused on protecting his people and keeping children safe. He is willing to acquire and use power against others to make the world the way he wants it.
Challengers fear being controlled by others, which leads them to fashion themselves as strong fighters. They are eager to get into confrontations for what they believe in, which can lead others to see them as aggressive. However, all the best heroes are Challengers, because they are willing to fight for their beliefs as fiercely as Marcel does, even against opponents who seem destined to defeat them.
Type Nine: The Peacemaker — Vincent Griffith
Vincent has extremely strong beliefs, but his actions tend to be motivated by a desire to keep the peace, which marks him as a Peacemaker. He tries to avoid fights when he can and frequently ends up being the one to pull together disparate groups. Though he began the show with a fear of his own magic, he was willing to embrace it when others needed him to, demonstrating that his main objective was the wellbeing of the community.
Peacemakers fear the chaos that division will bring, which prompts them to work as ambassadors between confrontational parties. They want peace more than anything, which can lead them to be complacent. However, as Vincent showed, when they put force behind their peacekeeping, they can create a better community for everyone involved.