Quick Character Guide: All 45 NPCs in Stardew Valley

Have you met everyone in Stardew Valley? If you haven’t, here’s a guide to each character’s profile and a sneak peek of the best gifts for these villagers. Read further to learn more about them!

A player viewing the introductions quest in Stardew Valley. — **Well, initially you’ll meet 28- but they’re actually 45.**

There are multiple characters you’ll meet in-game. Some require you to earn friendship hearts, while others aren’t as friendly as non-marriage and marriage candidates. Anyhow, they all play an important role in your gameplay, making it crucial for you to learn a few things about them.

This guide aims to serve as a character guide spoiler for every villager in Stardew Valley. You’ll also learn about the best items you can offer them to improve your relationship. Continue reading this guide to find out more!

Non-Marriageable Candidates

Caroline

She is Pierre’s wife and Abigail’s mom. You’ll find her in the General Store living with her family. While her birthday’s on Winter 7. If you’re planning to give her something, you may refer to the list below to find the best gifts for her:

Fish Taco
Green Tea
Summer Spangle
Tropical Curry

Clint

He’s the town’s blacksmith. Upon seeing him for the first time, he may look like a middle-aged guy. Unfortunately, he hasn’t built a family for himself, but he’s interested in Emily. If you want to befriend him, don’t forget his birthday on Winter 26 and offer him any of the following items:

Amethyst
Aquamarine
Artichoke Dip
Emerald
Fiddlehead Risotto
Gold Bar
Iridium Bar
Jade
Omni Geode
Ruby
Topaz

Demetrius

He’s the scientist in Stardew Valley. You’ll usually find him in his laboratory doing experiments or outdoors as he observes the environment. In terms of familial relationships, he’s Robin’s husband, Maru, and Sebastian’s father– he’s Sebastian’s stepdad, to be exact. If you want to learn more about him, you’ll locate him at 24 Mountain Road in the Carpenter’s Shop.

While you may also offer these items on Summer 19, his birthday, to earn more Friendship Hearts.

Bean Hotpot
Rice Pudding
Ice Cream
Strawberry

Dwarf

It’s a non-human character, but you may also create a good relationship with it. We address this character as “it” since there’s no classification regarding its gender. You’ll find the Dwarf in the Mines after you remove the boulder by using a steel pickaxe, cherry bomb, or any type of explosive.

Moreover, don’t forget its birthday is on Summer 22. Giving this villager the following loots can help deepen your bond.

Amethyst
Aquamarine
Emerald
Jade
Lemon Stone
Omni Geode
Ruby
Topaz

Evelyn

Evelyn’s a sweet old lady who’s related to George and Alex. She usually spends her time in the kitchen or garden at 1 River Road in Pelican Town. Aside from being sweet, you’ll also notice how vibrant her personality is because of her optimistic character.

Do you want to befriend the town’s nice granny? Well, better not forget her special day on Winter 20 and offer her any of the listed items below:

Beet
Chocolate Cake
Diamond
Fairy Rose
Stuffing
Tulip

George

He’s another old lad in Pelican Town, Evelyn’s husband, and Alex’s grandfather. Unlike his wife, he has a grumpy and somewhat rude personality. Nonetheless, most NPCs understand where he’s coming from since aging can be a tough reality for most people.

Anyway, you can give him the list of items below if you want to unlock his heart events. Don’t forget his birthday too; it’s every Fall 24.

Fried Mushroom
Leek

Gus

A player having a conversation with Gus in Stardew Valley. — **He’s that good guy who’ll give you good meals.**

The town’s entrepreneur, bartender, chef, and owner of the Stardrop Saloon. There’s not much to tell about him aside from him since he doesn’t really talk about his personal life. But what we know about him is he knows the business to its roots!

Offer him the following gifts on the 8th of Summer, and perhaps you can squeeze out more information about him.

Diamond
Escargot
Fish Taco
Orange
Tropical Curry

Jas

A player having a conversation with Jas in Stardew Valley. — **This little girl is going to places with her wits.**

Jas is one of the youngest residents in town, and she lives with Marnie and Shane on the ranch. You might be wondering who her parents are; unfortunately, they weren’t introduced in the game, but Jas will randomly mention that they’ve already passed.

She doesn’t have a lot of heart events, but you may still offer her gifts to discover more about her. Save the Summer 4 on your calendar because that’s her birthday!

Fairy Rose
Pink Cake
Plum Pudding

Jodi

She’s Vincent and Sam’s loving mother and the wife of Kent. You’ll see in her dialogues how much she cares about her family despite feeling like her youth was robbed for getting married early.

Are you intrigued by her hobbies and other things about her? Well, you can give her these gifts that she loves anytime– but preferably on Fall 11, her birthday!

Chocolate Cake
Crispy Bass
Rhubarb Pie
Diamond
Eggplant Parmesan
Fried Eel
Pancakes
Vegetable Medley

Kent

He’s a new character you’ll meet in Spring, Year 2. He’s Jodi’s husband, Sam, and Vincent’s father. A brief background about him was he served in the army in your first year in town. Since he fought in the war, you’ll notice how traumatized he was based on his dialogues.

If you want to find out more about him, you’d need to note his birthday on Spring 4 and offer him any of the following:

Fiddlehead Risotto.
Roasted Hazelnuts.

Krobus

He’s another “non-human” character in-game. You’ll find him in the Sewers once you obtain the rusty key. You can also invite him to be your roommate by offering a Void Pendant. The most interesting part about this friendly monster is that he only has two Heart Events.

Are you curious about what these events offer? You better mark Winter 1 on your calendar because this date is his birthday! He’s pretty picky with gifts, so you better check this list before offering him anything he may dislike or hate:

Diamond
Iridium Bar
Pumpkin
Void Egg
Void Mayonnaise
Wild Horseradish

Leo

A player having a conversation with Leo in Stardew Valley. — **His story is tearjerking, alright.**

He’s another odd character in Stardew Valley, but this time he’s a human who communicates with parrots. You’ll first find him on Ginger Island living in his hut. However, once you earn more than six hearts with him, you can convince him to live in Pelican Town.

Moreover, he’ll be good friends with Jas, Vincent, and Linus as he lives in a treehouse made by his feathery friends. What do you think happened to him? Your questions will remain unsolved unless you earn enough hearts with him. You better remember Summer 28 as his special day!

Duck Feather
Mango
Ostrich Egg
Poi

Lewis

Lewis is the town’s beloved mayor. You may find him in his manor living a somewhat shady life. You’ve read that right. Perhaps the mayor isn’t as nice as we all thought. How did we come up with this conclusion? That’s a secret for you to find out.

Anyhow, we know that he’d been the town’s mayor for ages, and no one had ever tried to steal his spot. Now, isn’t that interesting? His birthday is on Spring 7, and you may offer him the listed goods if you want to unveil the shady parts of his story.

Autumn’s Bounty
Glazed Yams
Green Tea
Hot Pepper
Vegetable Medley

Linus

Linus lives in a tent in the Mountains. He claims that he adores the life he’s living and appreciates the fact that he’s one with nature. Additionally, he doesn’t seem to have any familial relationships but he does have friends; mainly the Wizard and Leo.

If you want to be good friends with him, you might want to remember his birthday on Winter 3. Offering the listed items would also be excellent.

Blueberry Tart
Cactus Fruit
Coconut
Dish O’ the Sea
Yam

Marnie

She’s the rancher who can help in providing supplies for your farm animals. Her character depicts a sweet aunt you can always visit when things get rough. What’s sad is her relationship with Lewis; what’s the tea here? We won’t spoil you on this part, and it’s for you to find out!

You may gift her any of these goods, also note that her birthday’s on Fall 18:

Diamond
Farmer’s Lunch
Pink Cake
Pumpkin Pie

Pam

A player having a conversation with Pam in Stardew Valley. — **She’s pretty cool to us.**

This character here is a cool yet problematic middle-aged woman. She’s the town’s bus driver, but you’ll find her in the Saloon if you haven’t fixed the bus. As her hobby suggests, she has an undying love for alcoholic artisan goods.

Additionally, if she’s not in the bar, she’s in their small Trailer with her daughter, Penny, which serves as their home. It’s best to prepare her favorites on Spring 18 since it’s her special day!

Beer
Cactus Fruit
Glazed Yams
Mead
Pale Ale
Parsnip Soup
Pina Colada

Pierre

This guy owns the General Store. He’s an actual “workaholic” who’s pretty much engulfed with business things. Is he boring? Quite so. He doesn’t have a lot of close relationships aside from her wife, Caroline, and Abigail, his daughter.

Similarly to his wife, some sketchy cut-scenes will make you think– what is he hiding? Earning friendship hearts is your go-to in finding out more about his secret. You should remember his day on Spring 26.

Fried Calamari

Robin

She’s the carpenter who lives in the mountains in Pelican Town. As mentioned, she’s related to Demetrius, Maru, and Sebastian. Robin, unlike other characters, lives a peaceful and simple life. There’s a bit of family drama, but nothing that can pique your interest.

Anyhow, here are the things you can offer her anytime or on Fall 21 if you want to get to know her better:

Goat Cheese
Peach
Spaghetti

Sandy

She calls herself “Sandy,” although that’s not her real name. She claims that it was just for business. You won’t find her in Pelican Town, but you can meet her once you visit the Calico Desert. Sandy has a shop called the “Oasis,” which sells various goods.

Moreover, you can only unlock a single Heart Event with her, specifically the 7-Hearts Event. What does this event offer you? You’ll need to make a great bond with her first– Fall 18, remember that date, okay?

Crocus
Daffodil
Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet Pea

Vincent

He’s the young boy who’s good friends with Jas and Leo. And as we’ve said earlier, he is related to Kent, Jodi, and Sam. He studies with his friends in the library with Penny as their teacher. Moreover, he only has one heart event– what do you think it is?

Give him something he likes on Spring 10 to earn more points and learn more about this event. Below are the things he’ll love to receive:

Cranberry Candy
Ginger Ale
Grape
Pink Cake
Snail

Willy

Willy’s the Valley’s fisherman who owns the Fish Shop. He’s a cool dude who has the typical fisherman accent. You’ll find him by the beach in his shop, while you’ll frequently find him fishing in different spots in-game.

Additionally, he can also help you reach Ginger Island. It’s a new map added in the latest update of the game. But if you want to learn more about his personal life, take note of his birthday on Summer 24, and offer any of the following:

Catfish
Diamond
Iridium Bar
Mead
Octopus
Pumpkin
Sea Cucumber
Sturgeon

Wizard

M. Rasmodius, a.k.a the Wizard, he’s an interesting being who can manipulate magic. You’ll 6meet him once you encounter the Rat Problem in the Community Center. But finding him is quite easy since he lives in the tower in Cindersap Forest.

Unlike most adult villagers, you can only unlock one heart event with him. It’s a special occasion that’ll allow you to– we won’t share it yet. Remember his birthday every Winter 17 in Stardew Valley and offer any of the gifts below:

Purple Mushroom
Solar Essence
Super Cucumber
Void Essence

Marriageable Candidates

After meeting the non-marriageable villagers, you’ll also need to know about every bachelor and bachelorette. They play a huge role in your gameplay, especially if you plan to get married and receive extra help on your farm.

Bachelorettes

Abigail

She’s well-known for having a unique sense of fashion and hobbies. You’ll find her living with her parents in the General Store. She’s also considered the most popular bachelorette in-game, perhaps it’s because of her pretty looks or odd hobby of eating crystals.

Moreover, she’s also good friends with Sam and Sebastian as they all play in a band. There’s a lot more to unveil about her, and if you want to be good friends with her– don’t forget her birthday on Fall 13. Refer to the list below to know the items she loves the most:

Amethyst
Banana Pudding
Blackberry Cobbler
Chocolate Cake
Pufferfish
Pumpkin
Spicy Eel

Emily

Emily’s another odd bachelorette in Stardew Valley. She lives at 2 Willow Lane with her sister Haley. She also works part-time in Gus’ Saloon and has a hobby of making clothes. If you plan to marry her or deepen your friendship with her, you may offer these items preferably on Spring 27:

Amethyst
Aquamarine
Cloth
Emerald
Jade
Ruby
Survival Burger
Topaz
Wool

Haley

Haley’s the total opposite of Emily. She’s the queen-bee type of girl, a little conceited and selfish. You won’t really like her personality during your first meetings in town, but once you become great friends you’ll realize she’s not that bad– we think.

Anyhow, what do you think is the best gift for her? She might sulk over you forgetting her birthday, remember it’s on Spring 14!

Coconut
Fruit Salad
Pink Cake
Sunflower

Leah

Leah’s an artistic and adventurous likable character. You’ll love how simple the life she’s leading, and her ambitions that can amaze and inspire you. Her only close friend in town is Elliott, and they’re quite similar backgrounds.

Anyway, you can visit her in her cottage near Marnie’s home if you want to visit her. What do you think is her story? Well then prepare your gift on Winter 23 to earn more points with her. Below are the best goods you can give her in Stardew Valley.

Goat Cheese
Poppyseed Muffin
Salads
Stir Fry
Truffle
Vegetable Medley
Wine

Maru

Maru’s another brilliant villager who may come off as a nerd. She’s very invested in Science and making great inventions. You’ll also find her working part-time in Harvey’s clinic as a nurse. In terms of familial relationships, she’s related to Robin, Demetrius, and Sebastian.

If you want a partner who’s both outgoing and a genius, then Maru’s your pick. You may befriend her by giving any of the following; note that her special day is on the 10th of Summer.

Battery Pack
Cauliflower
Cheese Cauliflower
Diamond
Gold Bar
Iridium Bar
Miner’s Treat
Pepper Poppers
Radioactive Bar
Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry

Penny

Penny’s the kids’ teacher in Stardew Valley. This character values education a lot which gives her the urge to teach these children. She’s also a family-oriented NPC who imagines herself having a family of her own. You may find her with her mom in their small Trailer close to Alex’s house.

Since she’s the most wife-material, befriending and deepening your friendship with her should be easy. If you’re truly interested in this character, don’t forget Fall 2 is her birthday.

Diamond
Emerald
Melon
Poppy
Poppyseed Muffin
Red Plate
Roots Platter
Sandfish
Tom Kha Soup

Bachelors

Alex

He’s the typical jock who can be a little arrogant. But behind this facade, he also has a heartbreaking story to tell. Aren’t you wondering why he lives with his grandparents? Sadly, it’s another story to tell that you’ll need to find out.

Anyway, Alex dreams of being a professional gridball player. You’ll find him working out in their backyard and most of his dialogues talk about his aspirations. What would a jock like him want for his birthday on Summer 13?

Complete Breakfast
Salmon Dinner

Elliott

Elliott is an aspiring author living by the beach in his small cabin. You’ll occasionally find him spending time in the Saloon or by the Beach. He left his hometown to find inspiration as he writes his novel. Would he succeed?

If you want to be a part of his journey, you may offer any of these items on his birthday, Fall 5.

Crab Cakes
Duck Feather
Lobster
Pomegranate
Squid Ink
Tom Kha Soup

Harvey

Harvey’s the town’s doctor. He performs annual checkups for all villagers in Pelican Town. You’ll find him in his clinic, and he’s also a total health freak. Well, we understand where he’s coming from since he’s a health professional.

If you want someone who can take good care of you, why don’t you give him something for his special day on Winter 14?

Coffee
Pickles
Super Meal
Truffle Oil
Wine

Sam

A player talking to Sam in Stardew Valley. — **A total happy-go-lucky character.**

Sam’s a musician who also loves to skate. His character shows a very fun and outgoing dude who’s enjoyable to hang out with. But despite this positive personality, he may sometimes be too impulsive.

If you want to join his adventures as he reaches his dreams, well giving him something he loves will do the trick. The best date to give it is on Summer 17 in Stardew Valley.

Cactus Fruit.
Maple Bar
Pizza
Tigerseye

Sebastian

Sebastian’s a character who works as a freelance programmer. He lives in his parent’s basement and enjoys hobbies such as reading comics and playing computer games. You’ll notice in his dialogues that he’s quite distant from most people, even his family.

Nonetheless, he’s still good friends with other candidates like Sam and Abigail. If you try talking to him, he’ll wish to leave town and live in Zuzu City. Assuming you’re interested in him, can you stop him from leaving? Similarly to other characters, you can befriend him by giving him something he adores. Note that his birthday’s on Winter 10.

Frozen Tear
Obsidian
Pumpkin Soup
Sashimi
Void Egg

Shane

Shane’s a part-time worker at JojaMart. He usually indulges himself with alcohol since he’s suffering from depression. You’ll see in most of his dialogues that he finds his life pointless and wishes to just vanish.

Additionally, you may find him at Marnie’s Ranch if you want to help him get through the tough issues he’s going through. He doesn’t like many things, but below are the items you can offer him on his birthday in Spring 20.

Non-Giftable NPCs

Birdie

She’s the character you’ll meet in Ginger Island while completing the Pirate’s Wife quest. You’ll find her in a small hut by the river. It’s possible to talk to her, but you can’t give her anything or enter her home.

Bouncer

The Bouncer is a strict guy who guards the entrance of the Casino that’s found at the back of the Oasis in Calico Desert. You may only enter this place once you obtain the club card from Mysterious Qi’s Quest. Forcing access in this area results in him giving strict dialogues.

Gil

A player having a conversation with Gil in Stardew Valley. — **Quite snobbish.**

Gil lives in the Adventurer’s Guild. He may give you hats, rings, and important items once you complete the Monster Eradication Goal. You may also interact with him, but you won’t get to give him anything he likes.

Governor

The Governor’s actual whereabouts are unknown to players, but you’ll meet him as a guest at the Luau Festival. He’s good friends with Mayor Lewis, and you’ll also find his image as a reference for the Lobster Bisque recipe. While you may find his photo too in the theater’s lobby.

Grandpa

Grandpa is your actual “grandfather” in Stardew Valley. You’ll meet him again after three in-game years as he evaluates your success. Don’t worry. He won’t be in your home with rotting skin and flesh; he’ll just visit you in your dream since he lives in the afterlife.

Gunther

Gunther’s the operator of the Museum in Stardew Valley. He lives in the establishment, and you’ll find him there during its opening hours. Moreover, despite being a non-giftable NPC, you may still see him participating in the Special Order’s Board Quests by giving out tasks.

Henchman

The Henchman is the goblin you’ll encounter in the Goblin Problem in Stardew Valley. You’ll need to know his special item first before successfully accessing the Witch’s Hut.

What’s this item? It’s the Void Mayonnaise! You can give it to him so he’d freely let you enter the pavement.

Marlon

Marlon’s another character from the Adventurer’s Guild. You’ll find him in the Mountains with Gil, and he will buy all the monster loots you gather from the dangerous parts of the valley. He’s also the first person you’ll meet upon entering the Mines.