Derek Jefferson

Derek Jefferson was the former alpha of the Jefferson Pack and the brother of Wyatt Jefferson.

Biography
Derek was born in 1976. There is not much known about their youth but they have a very deep bond. He was transformed into a werewolf at a very young age and a part of Jerry Thompkins' pack. After Jerry's death, Derek started leading the pack. He also transformed his younger brother Wyatt and made him his beta.

In 2007, Derek makes Wyatt kill him to make sure Garrett Black can't do it. Since his death, he appears in visions of Wyatt's to support him and give advice. Those visions can only be seen by Wyatt, Liv, Zahira and Liam.

Derek has transformed three people:
 * Wyatt Jefferson,
 * Lucy Taylor and
 * Emily Taylor.

Physical Appearance
Derek is tall and athletic. He has thick, black hair and brown eyes as well as a small stubble beard. In his wolf shape, Derek has long black fur and yellow eyes.

Personality
Derek is a humble, reliable person who thinks more than he talks. He would never hurt an innocent person and has even saved the life of a child in his younger years (Rachel Keaton). Derek is kind and likes to help other people even if his silent personality can seem kind of cold.

Derek hates lies and betrayal. His pack is always his first priority and he would absolutely sacrifice his life for his friends and allies. Most of the times, Derek is relaxed and laid-back even when it comes to stressful situations. This is probably the case because he is very foresighted and always knows what is going to happen. Derek is always prepared to fight and can be very wild and energetic in battles.

Supernatural Powers
Derek is a werewolf which is why he has the, for his species normal, powers like shapeshifting, higher condition, being faster and stronger than humans and healing quicker when he is wounded. As an alpha wolf, Derek has even higher powers than normal werewolves.

Derek is a non-native zodiac holder after his former alpha Jerry Thompkins died. He was the Taurus of the White Falls Zodiac for seven years.

Wyatt Jefferson
Derek was Wyatt's older brother and also his alpha. They had a very intense bond and would do everything for each other.

Wyatt killed Derek to avoid Garrett Black doing it and getting Derek's powers. After this, he becomes the alpha of the Jefferson pack and always tries to be exactly like Derek. He later understands that he needs to be just like himself to be a good leader.

Wyatt regularly has visions of Derek supporting and helping him and giving him informations. Derek also gave Wyatt his third life.

Charles Keaton
Derek saved the life of Charles' daughter Rachel in 1992. Charles therefore thinks he needs to help Derek and has never hurt or killed Derek or a member of his pack. He seems to know that Derek isn't a bad person and can't decide for his feelings as a human and father and his job as a werewolf hunter.