For all the geographic and sensual charms of Harbour Island, many visitors will tell you it's the open-hearted genuineness of the people they come for. Whether it's the older folk expressing the pride and standards of an era slipping away or the younger folk carving out a living, Harbour Island just seems to have more than its fair share of interesting characters.

To help you feel a bit like you belong before you even arrive, here's a brief introduction to a few of the folks and what they care about. We plan to add new pieces here regularly.