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Harper's Island: character biographies – part two

Harper's Island

Madison Allen – The Flower Girl (played by Cassandra Sawtell). Madison Allen is Shea and Richard's daughter. She's cute, quiet and, at times, horribly spooky. Lots of kids enjoy mischief; Madison might enjoy it a little too much. She has a tendency to say things that indicate she has a better idea about what's happening on Harper's Island than the adults do. She knows something they don't... something bad.

Richard Allen – The Brother-in-Law (played by David Lewis). Richard Allen is Shea's husband, a guy who married into the Wellington family and business and lives everyday with that fact hanging over his head. Henry sees Richard as an example of what not to become – a meek subordinate who has completely broken under the thumb of Mr Wellington. Richard keeps his severe contempt for Mr Wellington under wraps but is already in the process of taking revenge on the man who has made his life so miserable.

Shea Allen – The Matron of Honour (played by Gina Holden). Shea Allen is Trish's big sister and the Matron of Honour. From the outside, she appears to have it all – a great husband, a beautiful daughter and all the money in the world. But nothing is as it seems. There are problems in her marriage and her daughter Madison is acting out. The stress of keeping up appearances has Shea trapped in a life she never wanted for herself.

Beth Barrington – The Single Girl (played by Amber Borycki). Beth Barrington is a bridesmaid and Trish's former college roommate. She is beautiful, energetic and athletic. Though she didn't grow up as privileged as Trish, she's very comfortable in that world.

Nikki Bolton – The Biker Chick (played by Ali Liebert). Nikki Bolton is an old friend of Abby's who lives on the island and manages The Cannery, a bar on the island. She's a tough, sexy, straight-talking local who doesn't back down from confrontation. She's thrilled Abby is back on the island and looks forward to having fun while the wedding party is in town.

Joel Booth – The Nerd (played by Sean Rogerson). Joel Booth is a groomsman. Everyone calls him Booth. He is a loyal friend who lacks some of the social graces of the other groomsmen. His hypochondria amuses his friends to no end.

Danny Brooks – The College Buddy (played by Brandon Jay McLaren). Danny Brooks is a groomsman and one of Henry's best friend's from college. Danny is the sensitive guy in the group. He's thoughtful and always wants to do the right thing. Danny feels things deeply and, when he senses injustice, he can't walk away, but has to try and make things right.

Lucy Daramour & Gigi – The Socialite (played by Sarah Smyth). Lucy is a bridesmaid and one of Trish's childhood friends. Their families travelled and summered together. Though Lucy is more of a socialite than the other bridesmaids, she's trying to find her own way in the world by attending law school. Gigi is Lucy's handbag dog.

JD Dunn – The Black Sheep (played by Dean Chekvala). JD Dunn is Henry's brother. He's a dark and brooding loner with tattoos all over his body that speak more to his true nature than he ever lets on in conversation. Being the only brother of the groom should have made him a lock for best man, but JD's barely a guest at the wedding and wouldn't mind just missing it all together. His childish antics make Henry's life more difficult and sometimes there's a malevolence in them that makes everyone wonder if JD has some secret endgame.

Uncle Marty Dunn – The Uncle (played by Harry Hamlin). Uncle Marty is a surrogate father to Henry, the only family besides JD he has at the wedding. Uncle Marty loves being the centre of attention; he started partying sometime in the Seventies and just never stopped. But behind his blithe demeanour is someone who cares deeply for Henry, who would do anything to protect him. And behind that is a guy who pops pills when no one is looking while toting around a bag stuffed with bundles of cash and a gun.

Hunter Jennings – The Other Man (played by Victor Webster). Hunter Jennings was Trish's college boyfriend. He's from a family as affluent as the Wellingtons. He's exciting and passionate and every bit her equal. He's also selfish and completely unreliable, which is why Trish broke up with him. But, now that she's getting married, Hunter has shown up uninvited, hoping to convince Trish that he's the one she should be marrying.

Maggie Krell – The Wedding Planner (played by Beverly Elliott). Maggie Krell is the energetic manager of The Candlewick Inn. She knew Abby, Henry and Trish when they were kids and couldn't be happier to have them all back... especially for such a special occasion. She has meticulously planned the week's events and has more than just a few surprises in store for the wedding party.

Shane Pierce – The Townie (played by Ben Cotton). Shane Pierce is a Harper's Island local who pretty much dislikes everyone. He works on a boat with his best friend, Jimmy Mance, and hates that the return of Abby Mills has turned Jimmy into her little whipping boy. He has a particular distaste for Henry Dunn's brother, JD, especially after JD starts flirting with his ex-girlfriend. Shane's got a short temper and a history of violence, which makes him capable of just about anything.

Malcolm Ross – The Hustler (played by Chris Gauthier). Malcolm Ross is a groomsman. He's a big, boisterous guy who not only brings his own beer to a party but he brews it himself. Malcolm is trying to start up a business to mass-produce his microbrew, Sacred Turtle. His friends are very supportive emotionally but lack the funds to finance his endeavour. His inability to raise capital has put a lot of stress on Malcolm, and made him desperate enough to do things his friends would never suspect.

Kelly Seaver – The Outcast (played Ana Mae Routledge). Kelly Seaver has a unique connection with Abby – both of their mothers were killed by John Wakefield. But, whereas Abby left the island, Kelly stayed behind and never got over her mother's murder. She has struggled with depression and suicide attempts, plus a secret belief that John Wakefield is still alive and coming back for her.

Christopher 'Sully' Sullivan – The Best Man (played by Matt Barr). Sully is Henry's best man. All of his friends call him Sully, and he has lots of friends. He's a fun-loving frat boy at heart whose good buddies live vicariously through his many sexual escapades. Henry's best friend since high school, it is questionable if he is at the wedding for Henry's benefit or more for the bachelor party and bridesmaids, particularly when he gets an eyeful of Chloe.

Cal Vandeusen – The Outsider (played by Adam Campbell). Cal Vandeusen is Chloe's boyfriend and a doctor. He's a charming British outsider who doesn't know anyone in the wedding party, but tries (too hard) to fit in with the tight-knit group. He treats Chloe like gold and bought an engagement ring before ever stepping foot on Harper's Island. As he waits for the right moment to pop the question, things keep getting in the way and, at times, the frustration causes his nice guy demeanour to fall away and reveal something darker.

Katherine Wellington – The Stepmother (played by Claudette Mink). Katherine Wellington is the very definition of a trophy wife: a sexy woman closer in age to her stepdaughters than her husband. Trish resents her but Shea tolerates her because she makes their dad happy. But, considering Katherine's secret dark desires, that might not be for long.

Thomas Wellington – The Father of the Bride (played by Richard Burgi). Thomas Wellington is the father-of-the bride. He's a conservative real estate mogul. He only wants the best for his daughter but, as far as he is concerned, that doesn't involve marrying Henry Dunn. Mr Wellington is accustomed to getting his way and plans on stopping this wedding at all costs.

The Cannery is the island tavern for locals. It's a rustic dive-bar filled with islanders and fisherman, and not always welcoming to outsiders like the wedding party.

The Candlewick Inn is a boutique hotel that had its heyday during the Twenties. It is a charming, picturesque inn with gorgeous landscaping that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect place for a romantic, destination wedding, but the Candlewick Inn has a few secrets of its own.

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