Jack Glastonbury

John "Jack" Glastonbury is a 16-year-old young man of British ancestry, recently moved to the English countryside. He is the son of Dr. Giles Glastonbury and step-son of Jacqueline Glastonbury. He and Jill have been step-siblings since their parents' marriage, more than ten years before. Jack loves his sister, but would not openly admit it. He is often competitive; and may sometimes lash out at Jill, when things do not go as well as he hoped, only to regret his anger later.

Jack has an edgy Scene Kid style, including asymmetrical hairstyle, snug-fitting clothes. Jack dresses more in light colors, accented with dark colors. Jack's hairstyle covers his right eye, so that he looks out of his left (meaning we would see only the eye on our right, if facing him).

Jack tends to be very casual in personal interaction. He is highly intelligent, but has a hot temper and is often faced with a choice between a rational action and a rash action. His character challenge is to grow to act more responsibly and be able to take leadership roles in which he can choose actions that will be the best for all involved.

Symbolically, Jack represents the waxing moon. He is a more optimistic 'glass half full' person.

Jill Glastonbury

Jillian "Jill" Glastonbury is a 16-year-old young woman of African and French ancestry, recently moved to the English countryside. She is the daughter of Jacqueline Glastonbury and step-daughter of Dr. Giles Glastonbury. She and Jack have been step-siblings since their parents' marriage, more than ten years before. Jill loves her brother, Jack, but sometimes views him as competition for their parents' attention. She often acts very familiar and haughty when they are alone and even is mischievous enough to play pranks on her brother.

Jill has a Gothic-Lolita style, defined by precisely curled hair, and dresses and two-piece outfits with full skirts, inspired by Rococo design. Jill dresses in dark colors, accented by light colors.

Jill's manner with strangers is very proper and formal. She has a cool temperament and may be seen as calculating to the point of being manipulative. She is often challenged by decisions between an immediate gain and a potential future gain. Her character challenge is to not over-analyze or consider only her own gain, but to be able to trust her heart and choose actions that will be benefit others.

Symbolically Jill represents the waning moon. She is a more pessimistic 'glass half empty' person.

Dr. Giles Glastonbury and Jacqueline Glastonbury

These characters are seen only in photos within the cottage. Giles is English. Jacqueline is originally from a French-speaking part of Africa and lived in France with her previous husband, prior to her marriage to Giles. Dr. Glastonbury is an Archaeologist. Jacqueline is a Photographer.

Black Hare

An animal character inspired by the moon-rabbit in various Asian and Central American mythologies. As his name suggests, Black Hare is a black-colored hare. Black Hare is in the business of preparing traditional rice cakes, which involves pounding rice with a wooden mortar and pestle. Black Hare is always the first character encountered in Luna Seaside and acts as a guide for Jack and Jill. He will trade some of his rice cakes, if Jack or Jill offers any rabbit-related item.

Kate Haigh

A female character inspired by the mythological character Hecate. "Haigh, Kate" is a play on the name Hecate. Kate has an old school Gothic appearance and is a little older than Jack or Jill. Though Hecate is Near Eastern in origin, this Kate has a European, Celtic appearance. She resides in Luna Seaside. Kate is a 'triple threat' in that she spins, weaves, and tailors clothing. She keeps a dog, named Kerwin, to mind her flock of black sheep. In most branches of the narrative, Kate is the second character encountered in Luna Seaside, due to her habit of walking the hills on the outskirts of the town, with her flock.

Kerwin

An animal character, seen with Kate or her sheep. "Kerwin" is Celtic for "Dark Friend". Kerwin is a black-colored Irish Wolfhound. Kerwin does not speak or do anything magical; he is an ordinary dog.

Faólan Conchobar

A male character whose names mean "little wolf, wolf lover" in Irish Gaelic. Faólan is a werewolf-like character who can appear as a man or wolf. As a man he is Irish in appearance with ginger coloring. He wears snug tees, hoodies, and corduroys and has a somewhat Emo style. He is a little older than Jack or Jill. Faólan is a potential rival for Jack or romantic interest for Jill. He can initially be met in the Hills, or later near the Trendy Shops.

Wolfram Schwarzmond

A male character whose names mean "wolf raven, black moon" in German. Wolfram is Faólan's dark-haired cousin, and similarly a werewolf-like character. As a man, he is German in appearance. Wolfram has a darker, sharper, manner and style of dress compared to his cousin. He favors romantic or Gothic style. Wolfram is a rival for Jack. He has had troubles with Mani, due to illegal hunting or poaching in the Hills. Wolfram can be met in the Hills.

Mona Moreau

A female character whose name can be taken to reference the moon and Moorish-French ancestry. Mona is a vampire. Her appearance is consistent with North-African ancestry. Presumably immortal, Mona appears around the same age as Jack and Jill. She has slightly pronounced canines, but otherwise appears human. Mona's manner is that of a loner and she has a modest style of dress. If Jack is alone, Mona can be met on the Secluded Beach. If Jack is with Jill, Mona may be encountered near the Trendy Shops. (Jill does not meet Mona if alone.)

Manny Icer

A male character inspired by the Norse mythological character Máni. His name is a play on "Máni Aesir". Manny is a former pugilist, and the current Mayor of Luna Seaside. His appearance is consistent with Nordic ancestry and he has the style of an old Rocker, with long, graying hair. He is at least old enough to be Jack or Jill's father. Manny owns something called a Sampo that might be useful. Manny is initially found at the Carnival. After Jack and Jill meet him, Manny will inform them where he can be found next in that part of the narrative.

Barker

An animal character. Barker is a dog whose name refers to his job. Barker is the barker at the Carnival adjacent to the boardwalk. He is one of the talking animals of Luna Seaside. He calls out to visitors to interest them in rides and attractions at the carnival. If Jack and Jill talk to Barker, he can introduce them to Manny early in the narrative.

Florida "Auntie" Quilla

A female character inspired by the Incan mythological character Mama Quilla. Florida is not a native of Luna Seaside, but has been residing in the town for a very long time. It is not confirmed that her original home is the Earth that Jack and Jill know. She lives in the hotel. Florida is a Latina woman, at least old enough to be Jack or Jill's mother. Florida has a very motherly and forward personality and may be able to help Jack and Jill get home, under the condition that she travel with them. Florida is only encountered if Jack and Jill enter the Hotel.

Kiku the Maid

Kiku is a female character based on several 'Kiku' characters in Japanese ghost stories. Kiku is Japanese. She is not native to Luna Seaside, but is also a 'well', having come through from a well near her own former home. Depending on the narrative branches chosen, Kiku may or may not be revealed to be a ghost. She is the maid at the Hotel and can be met if Jack and Jill stay at the Hotel.

Sin Iah-Djehuty

A malecharacter inspired by mythological characters Nanna-Sin and Thoth. The Egyptian form of "Aah-Thoth" (which is mostly a Greek form) would be even more properly be transliterated "J'ḥ-ḏḥwty", but has been simplified for English readers. Sin is Egyptian in appearance and wears western street clothes, like jeans, novelty tees, and button-downs. His left eye (his left is correct; it's the one we would see on the right) is dark and his right eye light. Sin is 5-to-10 years older than Jack and Jill. Sin is a software developer in Luna Seaside. He also plays guitar rather well and sometimes joins Asta's band for gigs. Sin can be found at the Music Store.

Asta "Star" Roth

A female character, inspired by the Phoenician mythological character Astarte, also associated with the Judeo-Christian demon Astaroth. She is within a few years of Jack and Jill's age. She has a Metal style, with dark jeans, fishnet and ripped tees. Asta, who uses the stage name Star, is a singer and guitarist for a metal band and always carries her 'ax' with her. She often flashes the sign of the horns. She has long, dark, curly hair that swings wildly when she bangs her head. Star can be found at the old mill converted into a nightclub: Moulin Argent.

Levander "Van" Jericho

A male character inspired by the Levantine mythological character Yarikh. Van is the drummer in Asta's band, known for his 'bring down the house' solos. Van also has a Metal style of dress. Van has multiple facial piercings and visible tattoos on his arms. His hair is choppy and short. Van can be found at the old mill converted into a nightclub: Moulin Argent.

Ursula Hishaku

A female character based on the constellation of Ursa Minor (little bear or little dipper). Ursula means "little she-bear" in Latin and Hishaku (柄杓 readひしゃく) is a ladle or water dipper in Japanese. Ursula is herself native to Luna Seaside, but has ancestors from the same Earth that Jack and Jill know. Ursula's ancestry is from Sakhalin in the Sea of Okhotsk and she has mixed Russian, Japanese and native ancestry. Her ancestors were 'gates' having come through a gate. Ursula works as a geisha at the Tsuki no Chakuchi tea house in the trendy shops area. She can help Jill get a job to earn money. She is the keeper of the Silver Sword.

Chandra Rajanipati

A male character inspired by the Indian mythological character Chandra. Like the mythological character, Chandra is Indian. Chandra is a local producer of 'moonshine' and bartender at the Three Hares pub. He may be able to get Jack a job to earn money.

Mahnur Harā

A female character inspired by the Persian mythological character Mah. "Mahnur Hara" may be roughly translated "Moonlight Guard" from the Avestan language. Mahnur, like the mythological figure, is Persian, but her manner is that of an American of Persian ancestry. She dresses like a Hardcore Kid and has bleached streaks in her straight, black hair. Mahnur is an animal rights activist operating in Luna Seaside. She does not drink or eat meat. Mahnur can initially be found out on the Boardwalk. She later may be found in the Music Store.

Devon Dartmoor

A male character representative of English folklore. His name references the areas of Dartmoor in the county of Devon in England, which is not far from where Jack and Jill reside (They live in Somerset county to the northeast). Devon is a huntsman with aristocratic bearing. He is older than Jack or Jill, but not so much older that he could be their father. His appearance is English, with long, brown hair. He has a dandy manner of dress, as if from the Victorian period. Devon is the owner of the silver horn. Devon may initially be found at the Three Hares pub; he keeps rooms upstairs. Later he may be hunting in Hills.

The Shore Family

A prominent local family in Luna Seaside. They do not have official political power as a family, but their social influence has earned the Shores several seats on the town council. Officially, Shores are in seashell sales; but the apparent lack in profit of selling seashells by the seashore, where supply outweighs demand; lead some to speculate on more spurious sources for the family fortune, often that they are Aes Sídhe (faerie). The family also keeps the Silver Caldron; any of the female family members may retrieve it.

Diana Shore

The matriarch, she looks like she came from a Renn Faire or Tolkien adaptation to film. On Council. She is found at the Shore Estate.

Argetlam Shore

The patriarch, he also looks like he came from a Renn Faire or Tolkien adaptation to film. A silversmith. He is found at the Shore Estate.

Phoebe Shore

The first-born and elder daughter. She is a trend-setting local celebrity who enjoys moon-bathing. She is found on Luna beach.

Elathan Shore

The second-born child and elder son. He owns a silver boat, which he takes out daily. On Council. He can be found initially at the Dock.

Gealach Shore

The third-born child and younger son. He passes his time beach-combing on Luna Beach.

Selena Shore

The youngest child and daughter. She has a Cyber or Neo-Goth style. She works at Shore's Seaside Shell Shop.

Yue Chang

A female character inspired by the Chinese mythological character Chang'e; Yue means "moon" in Chinese. Lady Chang is not native to Luna Seaside, but is a 'pill', having been transported after taking a pill (very Matrix). Lady Chang appears some years older than Jack and Jill, but not quite old enough to be their mother. Lady Chang can initially be found in the tea house and later in her apothecary shop in Old Town.

Theodore "Dori" Gale-Munchausen

A male character inspired by the characters Dorothy Gale (from the Oz books) and Baron Munchausen (a fictionalized historical person featuring in various tall tales) who both made voyages between worlds in balloons. Dori, as he goes by, is himself a native to Luna Seaside, but his ancestors were 'balloons', having first come to Luna Seaside via balloon. Dori has an eccentric Goth-core style that is a mixture of Gothic and Hardcore. (Like Hardcore Kid in black with makeup.) Dori is the owner of the Silver Hatchet. Dori can be found in the Munchausen Shop, where he provides balloon transport between worlds.

Cashier Cat

An animal character Cashier Cat's name is a vague reference to the Cheshire Cat. Cashier Cat is, as the name suggests, a cashier. Cashier Cat works at the Munchausen Shop, with Dori, and operates the cash register. Cashier Cat is one of the talking animals in Luna Seaside. Cashier Cat can be found in the Munchausen Shop.

Setsugekka Tsukino

A female NPC whose name references the moon. "Setsugekka" (雪月花) is a term in Japanese art and poetry that combines concepts of snow, moon and flowers into one word. Tsukino (月野) may be translated as "Moon-field". Setsugekka is Japanese in appearance. She is the shrine maiden of the Tsukiyomi shrine in Old Town. She wears a traditional haori and hakuma when tending the shrine. Setsugekka is also an archer and owner of the Silver Bow. Setsugekka can usually be found in the Shrine.

Tsukiyomi

A robotic character inspired by the Japanese mythological character of the same name. Tsukiyomi is a giant robot enshrined at the Tsukiyomi Shrine.

Hiro Tsukinami

A male character who is a typical hero character. Hiro (大 name readひろ) which means "Great" is a play on the English word "Hero". Tsukinami (月並) which meant something monthly and regular, in the sense of a magazine publication, can be read "clichéd" in modern usage. Hiro is Japanese in appearance. He owns and runs a small sushi bar called, Shiro Sushi, in Old town.

The Antelope

An animal character. Not like the antelope known on Earth, but a legendary questing beast by the same name, alike to a 'yale'. A chimerical beast with large serrated horns. The Antelope is sometimes sighted in the Luna Hills. Residents of Luna Seaside differ on the righteousness of hunting this creature. Some consider the hunt part of their native culture and participate with great ceremony and celebration. Other residents protest the hunts as cruel and unnecessary.

The Sea Beast

An animal character. The Sea Beat is not like any animal known on Earth but is a very large creature (like a kaiju) that comes from the sea, when disturbed, and will crush buildings. In times past, a giant robot was built to defend Luna Seaside against giant monsters, but currently no one is able to activate it.