326 pages, Paperback
First published February 1,1979
Race: nymphTalent: Luring men with her musicDescription: Siren has a magnificent voice and a magical dulcimer with which she enchants men luring them to her island. She is married to Morris the Merman and is the mother of Cyrus....
Race: centaurTalent: beautyDescription: Married to Chester, and dam of Chet and Chem. She has trouble coming to terms with her own, or any other centaurs talent.more...
Race: humanTalent: Protection from magicDescription: The son of Roland and Bianca `who was banished for his apparent lack of talent. He was later recognized as Magician when the true nature of his powers became clear. He is married to Chameleon, and fathe...
Race: centaurTalent: Conjuring a silver fluteDescription: A strong-willed centaur with a homely face, but handsome hindquarters. He is married to Cherie, sire of Chem and Chet, and nephew of Herman the Hermit. The flute that he conjures plays beautiful mu...
Race: humanTalent: DirectionDescription: Humfrey and Sofias soldier son. Spoiled by Demoness Metria as a child, he hated women for a time. However, he later marries Jewel the Nymph, and becomes the father of Tandy. His talent allows him to point to ...
Race: DemonDescription: A friend of Humfreys. He is highly educated, and is writing a doctoral thesis: "Fallibilities of Other Intelligent Life in Xanth". He is only moderately demonic-looking: his horns are vestigial, and his tail is tufted, not ba...