TNT Appendix

The Springs of Life: A Primer

In this last section of the toaster story, I've introduced a number of new characters all at once, and I've done it over the course of a long time. A number of my faithful readers are doubtless confused, so before tomorrow's outline I'd like to take a minute to clear things up.

The Discoverers (One side of the legal battle, claiming rights to the springs because they found them)
Sam Stalwart - A young, attractively built lawyer. Young, successful, and charming, Sam is one of two divers who discovered the springs, the other being James Brixon. Sam is taking the case, not entirely pro-bono. Sam seems to have a romantic interest in Gina, and has not hit it off spectacularly with Eric.

James Brixon - The other discoverer. James, an electrician, is much older than Sam, pushing fifty. The two know each other from diving together for years. James makes a decent amount of money, but has a family to support:

Connie Brixon - James's supportive wife, who nonetheless questions the importance of the springs.

Lily Brixon, 17 , Teddy Brixon, 8, and Chase Brixon, 3 - James and Connie's children.

The Government (The other side, claiming ownership because the springs were on park grounds)

Mysterious figure - The mysterious man wears a trench coat and meets in secret with Melissa Hastings. His "superiors" are paying for the lawyers for the state.

Melissa Hastings - The DeLeon Springs State Park Park Director. Melissa is taking a lot of criticism for pushing what many believe to be an insignificant legal battle. She is doing it on behalf of the mysterious man.

John Begonia - Melissa's right hand man. Has no idea what's going on.

Currently, Sam is keeping the springs at a secret location.