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Alex

Alex: The Athletic Dreamer

Alex is a young villager who resides in Pelican Town. Here are some key points about him:

• Passion for Sports: Alex loves sports and can often be found at the beach or participating in physical activities. His enthusiasm for athleticism is evident, and he dreams of becoming a professional athlete.
• Confidence and Bravado: Alex’s confidence sometimes borders on arrogance. He boasts about his future as a pro athlete, but there’s more to him than meets the eye.
• Hidden Complexity: Beneath his bravado lies a deeper complexity. Is his arrogance merely a facade to mask self-doubt? Could his sports dream be a way to cope with the loss of his parents?
• Cool Facade: Perhaps Alex is just a bold youth trying to maintain a cool exterior. His layers of personality make him an intriguing character to get to know.

Remember, building a relationship with Alex involves understanding both his strengths and vulnerabilities. As you interact with him, you’ll uncover more about this multifaceted villager.

Alex’s Schedule

Alex's Schedule Spring:

• Around 8 am (unless it’s raining), Alex emerges from his home.
• He stands by the tree to the right of his house, playing gridball.
• Later in the afternoon, he moves toward the left of the fenced-in area.

Alex's Schedule Summer:

• In the morning, you’ll find Alex on the beach.
• In the afternoon, he runs the Ice Cream Stand to the left of the museum.
• On the 16th of Summer, he has an appointment at the clinic.

Alex's Schedule Winter:

• Alex works out at the Spa almost every day.
• When he’s not at the Spa, he’ll be at his house.

Alex's Schedule Beach Resort on Ginger Island:

• After unlocking the Beach Resort on Ginger Island, Alex may randomly spend the day there.
• However, he avoids the Resort on festival days or his checkup day at Harvey’s Clinic.

Alex Gifts: loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Complete Breakfast, Salmon Dinner, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot

Likes: Corn, Crocus, Eggs(no void Eggs), Green Bean, Kale, Sweet Pea, Parnsip, Potato, Tulip

Dislikes: almonberry, Wild Horseradish and Universal Stardew Dislikes

Hates: Holly, Quartz, and Universal Stardew Hates

Abigail

Abigail's Schedule

• Mornings: She spends most mornings in her room.
• Fridays: Abigail hangs out at the Stardrop Saloon with Sam and Sebastian.
• Wednesdays: You’ll find her at the Museum.
• Sundays: Abigail can be near the Cindersap Forest or the Wizard’s Tower.

Abigail Gifts: loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Amethyst, Banana Pudding, Blackberry Cobbler, Chocolate Cake, Pufferfish, Pumpkin, Spicy Eel, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Blueberry, Crocus, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Quartz

Dislikes: All Eggs, All Fruit except Fruit from Trees, All Vegetables except Hops, Pumpkin, Tea Leaves, and Wheat, Sugar, Wild Horseradish and Universal Stardew Dislikes except Pufferfish

Hates: Clay, Holly and Universal Stardew Hates.

Elliott

Elliott as a Marriage Candidate: Elliott is one of the twelve eligible characters for marriage in the game. To unlock access to his cabin during Spring, Summer, or Fall, players need to cultivate a friendship of at least two hearts with him. However, during Winter, you can visit him between 10 am and 6 pm, regardless of your friendship level.

Elliott’s Schedule: Elliott keeps an impeccably organized schedule, adapting it according to the shifting seasons. When it rains, that schedule takes precedence. Occasionally, he spends random days at the Beach Resort on Ginger Island once it becomes accessible. However, he avoids visiting the resort during festival days or on his checkup day at Harvey’s Clinic.

Here are the gifts that Elliott loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Crab Cakes, Duck Feather, Lobster, Pomegrante, Squid Ink, Tom Kha Soup Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Octopus, Parsnip, Squid, Tulip.

Dislikes: All Milk, Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Dandelion, Ginger, Hazelnut, Holly, Leek, Magma Cap, Morel, Pizza, Purple Mushroom, Snow Yam, Wild Horseradish, Winter Root and Universal Stardew Dislikes except fish.

Hates: Amaranth, Quartz, Salmonberry, Sea Cucumber and Universal Stardew Hates.

Emily

Emily as a Marriage Candidate: Emily is one of the twelve characters you can marry in the game. If you wish to pursue a romantic relationship with her, focus on building up a friendship of at least two hearts. During Winter, you can visit her between 10 am and 6 pm, regardless of your friendship level.

Emily’s storyline is relatively simple compared to some of the other marriage choices in Stardew Valley, which can make for a nice change of pace. If you’re looking for an amiable, easy-going, and light-hearted character, Emily is a stellar and rewarding candidate1. She lives in Pelican Town, right next to Jodi’s house at 2 Willow Lane, and works most evenings at The Stardrop Saloon starting at about 4:00 PM2. Remember that all of the marriage candidates have a special 14-heart event that you can see after marrying them. In Emily’s case, once you reach 14 hearts of friendship with her, she will approach you outside the farmhouse and ask you for 200 pieces of fiber

Emily's Schedule

• 9:00 AM: Emily is in her bedroom.
• 12:00 PM: She leaves her bedroom and moves to the living room.
• 3:30 PM: Emily heads out from home to work at The Stardrop Saloon.
• Tuesday: She attends a yoga class at Pierre’s General Store from 1 PM to 4 PM.
• Friday (after the Community Center is restored): Emily spends time in the Crafts Room from 10 AM to 3:30 PM.

Emily lives with her sister Haley and works part-time at the saloon with Gus. During the Flower Dance, if neither of them is dancing with the player, she partners up with Shane for a lively dance. Her favorite gifts include cloth and wool.

Here are the gifts that Emily loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cloth, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Survival Burger, Wool, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Crocus, Daffodil, Parsnip.

Dislikes: Fried Eel, Ice Cream, Rice Pudding, Salmonberry, Spicy Eel and Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: Fish Tacos, Holly, Maki Roll, Salmon Dinner, Sashimi and Universal Stardew Hates.

Haley

Haley's Daily Schedule

After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Haley may randomly spend the day there. However, she avoids visiting the resort on festival days or her checkup day at Harvey’s Clinic.

Her routines vary by season, and if it’s raining, that schedule takes precedence:

If you’re interested in marrying Haley, consider giving her gifts to raise your friendship level.

Haley, with her passion for photography and her unique personality, adds a delightful touch to life in Pelican Town. She lives with her sister Emily, and together they care for their parents’ home while their parents travel the world. If you’re lucky, you might catch her snapping pictures around the Valley or enjoying the beauty of nature. Remember, building a strong friendship with Haley is essential if you’re considering her as a marriage candidate in Stardew Valley. So keep those thoughtful gifts coming!

Here are the gifts that Haley loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Coconut, Fruit Salad, Pink Cake, Sunflower, Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Crocus, Daffodil, Sweet Pea, Tulip.

Dislikes: All Eggs, All Fruit (except Coconut), All Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves & Wheat), Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Dandelion, Ginger, Hazelnut, Holly, Leek, Magma Cap, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Quartz, Snow Yam, Winter Root and Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: All Fish, Clay, Prismatic Shard, Wild Horseradish, and Universal Stardew Hates.

Harvey

Harvey's Daily Schedule

• On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Harvey gives villagers their annual or quarterly checkups at the clinic.
• Most other days, he mans the counter at the clinic in the morning and takes a walk around town in the afternoon.
• If it’s raining, Harvey leaves the clinic and heads upstairs to his room at 12 pm, regardless of whether there are patients.
• Later, he stops by the Stardrop Saloon.

After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Harvey may randomly spend the day there. However, he never visits the resort on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or festival days. His schedule varies by season, but this general pattern remains consistent.

Harvey, with his kind heart and dedication to the health of Pelican Town’s residents, plays a crucial role in the community. He lives in a small apartment above the medical clinic, where he tirelessly tends to the well-being of everyone. If you’re looking to befriend him, consider giving him thoughtful gifts – he’ll appreciate up to two per week, plus an extra one on his birthday (which falls on Winter 14). Maybe a cup of coffee or a bottle of wine would brighten his day!

Here are the gifts that Harvey loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Coffee, Lobster Bisque, Pickles, Super Meal, Truffle Oil, Wine, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot

Likes: Blackberry, Blueberry, Bok Choy, Corn, Daffodil, Duck Egg, Duck Feather, Goat Milk, Grape, Melon, Parsnip, Potato, Purple Mushroom, Strawberry, Wild Plum.

Dislikes: Blueberry Tarts, Bombs, Bread, Chocolate Cake, Cookies, Cranberry Sauce, Fried Mushrooms, Glazed Yams, Goat Cheese, Hashbrowns, Ice Cream, Pancakes, Pink Cake, Pizza, Rhubarb Pie, Rice Pudding, All Construction Materials, Anything from the Mines, Jack-O-Lanterns, All Fish except Clam, Geodes, Seeds, Cheese and Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: Coral, Nautilus Shells, Rainbow Shells, Salmonberry, Spice Berries, Bait, Monster Loot, Artifacts, and Universal Stardew Hates.

Leah

Leah's Schedule

Leah’s whereabouts often pique people’s curiosity. Most mornings, she can be found inside her cozy cottage, which opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. On Fridays, Saturdays, and rainy days, Leah tends to frequent the Saloon. Additionally, you’ll spot her shopping at Pierre’s General Store on Mondays, while the rest of the week finds her comfortably nestled in her cottage.

Loves: Goat Cheese, Poppyseed Muffin, Salad, Stir Fry, Truffle, Vegetable Medley, Wine, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Blackberry, Chanterelle, Cheese, Common Mushroom, Crocus, Daffodil Dandelion Driftwood, Eggs, Ginger, Hazelnut, Holly, Leek, Magma Cap, Milk, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Salmonberry, Snow Yam, Spring Onion, Wild Horseradish, Winter Root.

Dislikes: All Foraged Minerals except Earth Crystal, All Gems except Diamond and Prismatic Shard, Carp Surprise, Cookie, Fried Egg, Ice Cream, Pink Cake, Rice Pudding, Seaweed, Survival Burger, Truffle and Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: Bread, Hashbrowns, Pancakes, Pizza, Void Egg and Universal Stardew Hates.

Maru

Maru, a resident of the scenic Mountains north of Pelican Town, is one of the twelve eligible characters for marriage. Her family’s home is situated just north of town, attached to Robin’s bustling carpenter shop. When she’s not tinkering with tools and machinery in her room, Maru occasionally takes on odd jobs at the local clinic. With her friendly, outgoing demeanor and ambitious spirit, Maru would make a fortunate match for a newcomer like yourself.

Loves: Battery Pack, Cauliflower, Cheese Cauliflower, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Miner's Treat, Rhubarb Pie, Strawberry, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Amaranth, Copper Bar, Crocus, Eggplant, Iron Bar, Parsnip, Sweet Pea, Yam.

Dislikes: Blackberry, Cave Carrot, Celestine, Cherry Bomb, Chub, Clay, Common Mushroom, Crayfish, Crystal Fruit, Fiber, Field Snack, Frozen Geode, Geode, Hardwood, Herring, Iridium Bar, Iridium Ore, Maple Syrup, Oyster, Refind Quartz, Salmonberry, Sardine, Solar Essence, Spring Onion, Sunfish, Thunder Egg.

Hates: Bat Wing, Copper Ore, Dwarf Scroll III, Green Algae, Holly, Iron Ore, Joja Cola, Pickled Corn or Tomato, Poppy, Red Mushroom, Rusty Cog, Rusty Spoon, Rusty Spur, Sea Urchin, Snail, Snow Yam, Stone, Truffle, Wild Honey and Universal Stardew Hates.

Penny

Penny, a resident of Pelican Town, lives in a modest trailer by the river with her mother, Pam. While Pam enjoys socializing at the saloon, Penny quietly tends to her chores in the dim, stuffy room she calls home. Her aspirations are simple—she dreams of settling down and starting a family. Penny dabbles in cooking (though her culinary skills are debatable) and immerses herself in books from the local library.

Spring: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday: At 8:00 AM, Penny leaves her trailer and heads outside to read near the Graveyard. By 12:30 PM, she returns to wash dishes.

Summer: Penny doesn’t tutor during the summer months. On many Saturdays in spring and fall, she accompanies Jas and Vincent to the town playground.

Winter: On the 4th of Winter, Penny has an appointment at the clinic.

Rainy Days: When it’s raining, you’ll find Penny either inside her trailer or exploring the museum’s selection of books.

Fall: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: Penny tutors Jas and Vincent at the museum, walking them both home afterward.

Here are the gifts that Penny loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Diamond, Emerald, Melon, Poppy, Red Plate, Roots Platter, Sandfish, Tom Kha Soup.

Likes: Corn, Dandelion, Leek, Parsnip, Sweet Pea, Sunflower, Tulip.

Dislikes: Algae Soup, Duck Feather, Pale Broth, Purple Mushroom, Quartz, Red Mushroom, Salmon Berry, Wool and All Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: Beer, Grape, Holly, Hops, Mead, Pale Ale, Pina Colada, Rabbit's Foot, Wine and All Universal Stardew Hates.

Sam

Sam, an outgoing villager in Pelican Town, has a deep love for music and is skilled at playing the guitar. By day, he works part-time at JojaMart, but his true passion lies in dreaming of starting a band with his friend Sebastian. Sam shares a home with his mother, Jodi, and his younger brother, Vincent. Mark your calendar—his birthday falls on the 17th of Summer!

Sam's Schedule

• Sam can often be found practicing his guitar in his bedroom, sometimes jamming alongside Sebastian.
• You’ll frequently spot him outside his house, engrossed in a handheld video game or attempting skateboard tricks.
• On weekends, he heads to the Stardrop Saloon for a game of pool.
• His part-time workdays are Mondays and Wednesdays at JojaMart (if it’s open) or at the Museum (if the Community Center has been restored).
• During spring, he frequents the Stardrop Saloon; in summer, he enjoys the Beach; and come fall, he explores the woods west of town.
• Rainy days find him either staying home or seeking refuge at the Stardrop Saloon.
• On the 11th of Fall, he has a clinic appointment.
• After unlocking the Beach Resort on Ginger Island, Sam might spend a random day there.
• Note that he never visits the Resort on festival days or during his checkup at Harvey’s Clinic.

Sam's Relationships

• Sam shares his home with his mother, Jodi, who spoils both him and Vincent. Neither of them has ever had to do chores!
• He feels a strong sense of responsibility for Vincent, especially during his father Kent’s absence.
• Speaking of Kent, in Spring of Year 2, Kent returns and resides with the family.

Here are the gifts that Sam loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Cactus Fruit, Maple Bar, Pizza, Tigerseye, Prismatic Shard and Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Amethyst, Apple, Apricot, Aquamarine, Beer, Cheese, Cherry, Chocolate Cake, Chowder, Cloth, Coffee, Cookies, Crocus, Diamond, Joja Cola, Egg (Chicken/Duck), Emerald, Glazed Yams, Honey, Ice Cream, Jade, Jelly, Joja Cola, Orange, Pale Ale, Peach, Pomegranate, Sweet Pea, Topaz, Trout Soup, Tulip, Wine.

Dislikes: Acorn, Cauliflower, Cockle, Common Mushroom, Copper, Corn, Daffodil, Dandelion, Eggplant, Field Snack, Garlic, Hardwood, Hay, Hazelnut, Herring, Holly, Leek, Mussel, Parsnip, Pike, Potato, Quartz, Salmonberry, Sardine, Seaweed, Smallmouth Bass, Snow Yam, Solar Essence, Spring Onion, Tomato, Wheat, Wild Horseradish, Wild Plum, Winter Root and All Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: All Mayo, Pickles, Coal, All Mined Goods, Refined Quartz, Bait, Oil of Garlic, Red Mushrooms, Sap, Sea Urchins, Seafoam Pudding, Snails, Strange Buns, Sugar and All Universal Stardew Hates.

Sebastian

Sebastian, the enigmatic loner of Pelican Town, resides in the serene Mountains to the north. His birthday falls on Winter 10, a day that holds special significance for him. You’ll find his abode at 24 Mountain Road, where he spends most of his time in the basement of his mother Robin’s carpenter shop. Sebastian’s passions run deep, fueled by a love for computer games, comic books, and sci-fi novels. While he may come across as unfriendly to strangers, perhaps a charming new farmer can break through his shell and cultivate the untamed landscape of his heart?

Wondering how to win Sebastian’s heart? A foolproof method to kickstart a relationship with Sebastian is to engage in daily conversations. Additionally, offer him two thoughtful gifts each week, tailored to his preferences. And if you’re on the hunt for Sebastian, you’ll likely find him in the carpenter’s shop.

Sebastian Schedule

• 9:00 AM: In bed.
• 10:30 AM: Gets up and moves to his computer.
• 3:00 PM: Leaves his bedroom and goes upstairs to the kitchen.
• 3:30 PM: Returns to his bedroom.
• 4:10 PM: Back on his computer.
• 6:30 PM: Leaves the house to go smoke by the river.
• 7:30 PM: Found smoking by the river.

Remember that his routine might change based on the weather or other events. For instance, on rainy days, he might head to the Saloon or stand on the western pier at the beach. And yes, he’s one of the twelve characters available for marriage in the game!

Here are the gifts that Sebastian loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Frozen Tear, Obsidian, Pumpkin Soup, Sashimi, Void Eggs, Prismatic Shard and Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Cauliflower, Parsnip, Potato, Pumpkin and Tomato.

Dislikes: All Flowers, Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Dandelion, Ginger, Hazelnut, Holly, Leek, Magma Cap, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Salmonberry, Snow Yam, Wild Horseradish, Winter Root, and All Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: All Artisan Goods except Coffee, Green Tea and Oil, All Eggs except Void Eggs, Clay, Complete Breakfast, Farmer's Lunch, Omelet and All Universal Stardew Hates.

Shane

Stardew Valley’s Shane: Shane is a resident of Pelican Town who works as a stock clerk at JoJaMart during the day. In the evenings, you’ll often find him at The Stardrop Saloon. He shares a home with his aunt, Marnie, and has a particular fondness for frozen pizza.

Here are the gifts that Shane loves, likes, dislikes, and hates.

Loves: Beer, Hot Pepper, Pepper Poppers, Pizza and Rabbit's Foot.

Likes: Blue Jazz, Corn, Eggs, Fairy Rose, Fruit, Green Bean and Sweet Pea.

Dislikes: Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Dandelion, Ginger, Hazelnut, Holly, Leek, Magma Cap, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Seaweed, Snow Yam, Wild Horseradish, Winter Root and All Universal Stardew Dislikes.

Hates: Pickles, Quartz and All Universal Stardew Hates.