Stardew Valley features a number of interesting NPCs that populate the town and nearby places you can visit. While there are some NPCs who can’t receive gifts, this list only consists of characters you can give gifts to. The reason for that is simple: Only the characters you can give gifts to are those with whom you have a friendship meter. That also includes your potential marriage candidates, whom you will need to become close friends with before making a move.
This list, which is in alphabetical order, includes every character, some of their usual hangout spots, and a list of their liked and loved gifts. We will note when a character happens to dislike what the game otherwise considers a universally liked gift. A tip: If you are focused on raising a single character’s friendship level as fast as possible, just stockpile their favorite items. They don’t expire, and some loved gifts can be harder to find depending on the time of year.
When it comes to gift giving, it’s important to remember that giving a gift someone likes gives 45 friendship points, while a loved gift gives 80 points. You can only give two gifts to each character per week, and only once per day, so the better you are at giving gifts, the faster you are at making friends. A third gift can be given during a week if it is the character’s birthday, which increases the impact of a given gift. Character’s birthdays are listed on each slide.
Universally liked and loved gifts
Liked:
All Artisan Goods (except Oil and Void Mayo)All Cooking items (except Bread, Fried Egg, Seafoam, and Strange Bun)All Flowers (except Poppy)All Foraged Minerals (except quartz)All Fruit Tree FruitsAll GemsAll Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves, Unmilled Rice, and Wheat)Life ElixirMaple SyrupPina ColadaRainbow ShellTreasure Chest
Loved:
Golden PumpkinMagic Rock CandyPearlPrismatic ShardRabbit’s FootStardrop Tea (gives 250 friendship points)
Abigail
Birthday: Fall 13Is a marriage candidate
Abigail is the daughter of Pierre and Caroline and lives in the general store. She can be found frequently at the graveyard or in the forest outside of the mines if she isn’t at home.
Loved gifts:
All universalAmethystBanana PuddingBlackberry CobblerChocolate CakeMonster CompendiumPufferfishPumpkinSpicy Eel
Liked Gifts:
All universal (except Vegetables)Ancient SwordBasilisk PawBone FluteCombat QuarterlyQuartz
Alex
Birthday: Summer 13Is a marriage candidate
Alex is the grandson of Evelyn and George, who he lives with in town. He can often be found outside his home, and during the summer, he can be found running the ice cream stand near the museum or on the beach.
Loved gifts:
All universalComplete BreakfastJack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick bookSalmon Dinner
Liked gifts:
All universalAll eggs (except Void Egg)Field SnackParrot Egg
Caroline
Birthday: Winter 7
Caroline is Pierre’s wife and Abigail’s mother. She is often found either in the general store or in the central plaza.
Loved gifts:
All universalFish TacoGreen TeaSummer SpangleTropical Curry
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Amaranth, Duck Mayo, and Mayo)DaffodilTea LeavesWild Horseradish
Clint
Birthday: Winter 26
Clint is the town’s blacksmith and can be found in his shop during business hours. He will typically head to the saloon at night.
Loved gifts:
All universalAmethystAquamarineArtichoke DipEmeraldFiddleheadEmeraldFiddlehead RisottoGold BarIridium BarJadeOmni GeodeRubyTopaz
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Flowers)Copper BarIron BarMining Monthly book
Demetrius
Birthday: Summer 19
Demetrius is a local scientist who is married to Robin. He is Maru’s father and Sebastian’s stepfather. He is typically found either in his house or in the forest just outside of it, but on weekends, he will occasionally go to the saloon.
Loved gifts:
All universalBean HotpotIce CreamRice PuddingStrawberry
Liked gifts:
All universalAll eggs (except Void Egg)All fruitDinosaur EggPurple Mushroom
Dwarf
Birthday: Summer 22
The Dwarf can be found in the mine, behind some tough rocks. You will need at least a steel pickaxe to break through, but any bomb can also take it out. You will not be able to communicate with the Dwarf until you learn Dwarvish, which can be done by acquiring all 4 Dwarvish Scrolls, which drop randomly from enemies and broken rocks in the mines.
Liked gifts:
All universalAmethystAquamarineEmeraldJadeLava EelLemon StoneOmni GeodeRuby Topaz
Loved gifts:
All universalAll ArtifactsCave CarrotQuartz
Elliott
Birthday: Fall 5Is a marriage candidate
Elliot is a single bachelor who lives in a small cabin on the beach. He is often in his home, on the beach itself, or at the Saloon some evenings.
Loved gifts:
All universalCrab CakesDuck FeatherLobsterPomegranateSquid InkTom Kha Soup
Liked gifts:
All universalAll booksAll fruit (except Salmonberry)OctopusSquid
Emily
Birthday: Spring 27Is a marriage candidate
Emily is Haley’s sister, with whom she shares a home in the southwest part of town. She is often found either at home or at the Saloon, where she works part-time.
Loved gifts:
All universalAmethystAquamarineClothEmeraldJadeParrot EggRubySurvival BurgerTopazWool
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Fish Taco, Fired Eel, Ice Cream, Maki Roll, Rice Pudding, Salmon Dinner, Spicy Eel, and Sashimi)DaffodilQuartz
Evelyn
Birthday: Winter 20
Evelyn is Alex’s grandmother and George’s wife. She is typically found in her home or just outside tending to the gardens near the town’s plaza.
Loved gifts:
All universalBeetChocolate CakeDiamondFairy RoseRaisinsStuffingTulip
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Fried eel, Garlic, Maki Roll, Sashimi, Spicy Eel, and Trout Soup)Broken GlassesClamCockleCoralDaffodilMusselNautilusOysterSea Urchin
George
Birthday: Fall 24
George is Alex’s grandfather and Evelyn’s husband. He can be found almost exclusively either in his home or just outside of it.
Loved gifts:
All universalFried MushroomLeek
Liked gifts:
All universal (except flowers)Daffodil
Gus
Birthday: Summer 8
Gus is the owner of the Stardrop Saloon, the bar in town. With the exceptions of festivals and the occasional run to Pierre’s, Gus is almost always in the saloon.
Loved gifts:
All universalDiamondEscargotFish TacoOrangeTropical Curry
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Coleslaw)DaffodilTruffle
Haley
Birthday: Spring 14Is a marriage candidate
Haley is Emily’s sister and lives with her in town. She can frequently be found around town, but near the river west of town, on the beach, and near the library are some of her more frequent hangout spots.
Loved gifts:
All universal (Prismatic Shard)CoconutFruit SaladPink CakeSunflower
Liked gifts:
All universal (except vegetables)Daffodil
Harvey
Birthday: Winter 14Is a marriage candidate
Harvey is the town doctor, and his clinic is located next door to Pierre’s store. He is often found in his clinic or in the saloon after work hours.
Loved gifts:
All universalCoffeePicklesSuper MealTruffle OilWine
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Cheese, Goat Cheese, Rainbow Shell, Blueberry Tart, Chocolate Cake, Cookie, Cranberry Sauce, Fried Mushroom, Glazed Yams, Hashbrowns, Ice Cream, Pancakes, Pink Cake, Pizza, Rhubarb Pie, and Rice Pudding)ChanterelleCommon MushroomDaffodilDandelionDuck EggDuck FeatherGingerGoat MilkHazelnutHollyLarge Goat MilkLeekMagma CapMorelPurple MushroomQuartzSnow YamSpring OnionWild HorseradishWinter Root
Jas
Birthday: Summer 4
Jas is Marnie’s young niece, who lives with her alongside her godfather, Shane. She is often found outside Marnie’s Ranch or in town with Penny and Vincent for school lessons.
Loved gifts:
All universalAncient DollFairy BoxFairy RosePink CakePlum PuddingStrange Doll (both green and yellow)
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Pina Colada, Triple Shot Espresso, Vegetables and Artisan Goods)All milkHoneyJellyOilCoconutDaffodil
Jodi
Birthday: Fall 11
Jodi lives with her husband, Kent, and their two sons, Sam and Vincent. Their home is in the southwest corner of town and she is often found in her home, Pierre’s, and the plaza.
Loved gifts:
All universalChocolate CakeCrispy BassDiamondEggplant ParmesanFried EelPancakesRhubarb PieVegetable Medley
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Garlic)All Eggs (except Void Egg)All Fruit (except Spice Berry)All Milk
Kent
Birthday: Spring 4
Kent is Jodi’s husband and the father of Sam and Vincent. He is a military member who is away serving for the first year of the game. Kent returns to town at the beginning of Spring Year 2 and can be found just hanging around town or at his home.
Loved gifts:
All universalFiddlehead RisottoRoasted Hazelnuts
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Algae Soup, Pina Colada, Sashimi, and Tortilla)All Eggs (except Void Egg)All FruitDaffodilDwarvish Safety Manual book
Krobus
Birthday: Winter 1
Krobus is a shadow monster who lives in the sewers in town. He is always found in the Sewer, which can be accessed with the Rusty Key, which is obtained after donating 60 unique items to the museum.
Loved gifts:
All universalDiamondIridium BarMonster Compendium bookMonster MuskPumpkinVoid EggVoid MayoWild Horseradish
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Life Elixir and all cooking)Gold BarSeafoam PuddingStrange Bun
Leah
Birthday: Winter 23Is a marriage candidate
Leah is an artist who lives in a small cottage in Cindersap Forest, just south of Marnie’s Ranch. She can typically be found just outside her home sculpting, walking the forest, or at Pierre’s store.
Loved gifts:
All universalGoat CheesePoppyseed MuffinSaladStir FryTruffleVegetable MedleyWine
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Foraged Minerals, Gems, Carp Surprise, Cookie, Hashbrowns, Ice Cream, Pancakes, Pink Cake, Pizza, Rice Pudding, Survival Burger, and Tortilla)Earth CrystalDiamondAll Eggs (except Void Eggs)All FruitAll MilkChanterelleCommon MushroomDaffodilDandelionDriftwoodGingerHazelnutHollyLeekMagma CapMorelPurple MushroomSnow YamSpring OnionWild HorseradishWinter Root
Leo
Birthday: Summer 26
Leo is a child who lives on Ginger Island and believes he is a parrot. You will meet him after unlocking Ginger Island, which comes after completing the Community Center.
Loved gifts:
All universalDuck FEatherMangoOstrich EggParrot EggPoi
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Beer, Coffee, Life Elixir, Mead, Pal Ale, Pickles, Pina Colada, Wine, and Cooking)Mango Sticky RiceNautilus ShellQuartzSea UrchinSpice Berry
Lewis
Birthday: Spring 7
Lewis is the mayor of Pelican Town and lives in his home south of the plaza in town. Lewis can be found in his home, in the plaza, and occasionally at the saloon.
Loved gifts:
All universalAutumn’s BountyGlazed YamsGreen TeaHot PepperVegetable Medley
Liked gifts:
All universalBlueberryCactus FruitCoconut
Linus
Birthday: Winter 3
Linus is a man living in a tent north of town and west of the mines. He can often be found in that area outside of town, although he will occasionally come to town late at night or during festivals.
Loved gifts:
All universalBlueberry TartCactus FruitCoconutDish O’ The SeaThe Alleyway Buffet bookYam
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Treasure Chest, Foraged Minerals, and Gems)All Eggs (except Void Egg)All Fruit (except Cactus Fruit and Coconut)ChanterelleCommon MushroomDaffodilDandelionGingerHazelnutHollyLeekMagma CapMorelPurple MushroomSnow YamSpring OnionWild HorseradishWinter Root
Marnie
Birthday: Fall 18
Marnie is the local rancher who lives with her niece, Jas, and nephew, Shane. She is typically found either in her ranch’s store or at Pierre’s.
Loved gifts:
All universalDiamondFarmer’s LunchPink CakePumpkin Pie
Liked gifts:
All universalAll Eggs (Void Egg)All MilkStardew Valley Almanac bookQuartz
Maru
Birthday: Summer 10Is a marriage candidate
Maru is the daughter of Robin and Demetrius and lives with them in their home north of town. She is often found in the lab in her home, the bench south of the plaza, or at the clinic where she works part-time.
Loved gifts:
All universalBattery PackCauliflowerCheese CauliflowerDiamondDwarf GadgetGold BarIridium BarMiner’s TreatPepper PoppersRadioactive BarRhubarb PieStrawberry
Liked gifts:
All universal (Honey, Maple Syrup, and Pickles)ChanterelleCopper BarIron BarMagma CapMorelOak ResinPine TarPurple MushroomQuartzRadioactive Ore
Pam
Birthday: Spring 18
Pam is Penny’s mother and the local bus driver. Her home is a trailer near the river, but she is often found in the saloon. Once the bus has been repaired, she is found there from 10 AM to 5 PM most days.
Loved gifts:
All universalBeerCactus FruitGlazed YamsMeadPale AleParsnipParsnip SoupPina Colada
Liked gifts:
All universalAll Fruit (except Cactus Fruit)All MilkDaffodil
Penny
Birthday: Fall 2Is a marriage candidate
Penny is Pam’s daughter, who spends most of her time at the library or tutoring the children in town. She can also be found in her trailer, located next to the saloon.
Loved gifts:
All universal (except Rabbit’s Foot)All BooksDiamondEmeraldMelonPoppyPoppyseed MuffinRed PlateRoots PlatterSandfishTom Kha Soup
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Algae Soup, Beer, Mead, Pale Ale, Pale Broth, Pina Colada, and Wine)All ArtifactsAll MilkDandelionLeek
Pierre
Birthday: Spring 26
Pierre is Caroline’s husband and Abigail’s father, and the owner of Pierre’s shop. Pierre can be found in his shop during store hours and will typically head into his home, which is attached to the shop, after hours.
Loved gifts:
All universalFried CalamariPrice Catalogue
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Corn, Garlic, Foraged Minerals, Gems (other than Diamond and Prismatic Shard) Parsnip Soup, TortillaAll Eggs (except Void Egg)All MilkDaffodilDandelion
Robin
Birthday: Fall 21
Robin is the town carpenter and lives with her family of Demetrius, Maru, and Sebastian in the mountains north of town. Robin can be found there during store hours and just outside during other hours.
Loved gifts:
All universalGoat CheesePeachSpaghettiWoody’s Secret book
Liked gifts:
All universalAll FruitHardwoodQuartzWoodcutter’s Weekly book
Sam
Birthday: Summer 17Is a marriage candidate
Sam lives with his family of Kent, Jodi, and Vincent in the southwestern part of town. Sam likes to skateboard and play music, found around town sometimes. He also works part-time at JojaMart if it’s open.
Loved gifts:
All universalCactus FruitMaple BarPizzaTigerseye
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Duck Mayo, Mayo, Pickles, and Vegetables)All Eggs (Void Egg)Joja Cola
Sandy
Birthday: Fall 15
Sandy lives in the Calico Desert which you can go to once the bus is repaired. She runs the Oasis shop there, where she can be found if the store is open.
Loved gifts:
All universalCrocusDaffodilMango Sticky RiceSweet Pea
Liked gifts:
All universalAll FruitGoat MilkLarge Goat MilkQuartzWool
Sebastian
Birthday: Winter 10Is a marriage candidate
Sebastian lives with his family of Robin, Maru, and Demetrius at the carpenter’s store north of town. Sebastian spends most of his time in his room, but he will occasionally leave his room to spend time with Sam.
Loved gifts:
All universalFrog EggFrozen TearObsidianPumpkin SoupSashimiVoid Egg
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Flowers, Complete Breakfast, Farmer’s Lunch, Omelet, Pina Colada, and Artisan Goods)Combat Quarterly bookFlounderMonster Compendium bookQuartz
Shane
Birthday: Spring 20Is a marriage candidate
Shane is a prickly fellow who lives at Marnie’s Ranch. While JojaMart is open, he works there from 9 to 5, before heading to the saloon.
Loved gifts:
All universalBeerHot PepperPepper PoppersPizza
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Pickles)All Eggs (except Void Egg)All Fruit (except Hot Pepper)
Vincent
Birthday: Spring 10
Vincent lives with his parents, Jodi and Kent, plus his brother Sam, in the south of town. One of two children in town, he is often with Jas or their tutor Penny somewhere around town.
Loved gifts:
All universalCranberry CandyFrog EggGinger AleGrapePink CakeSnail
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Pina Colada, Triple Shot Espresso, Vegetables, and Artisan Goods)All milkCoconutDaffodil
Willy
Birthday: Summer 24
Willy runs the Fish Shop located on the pier at the beach. When the shop is open, he is there, otherwise, he is on the pier fishing or at the saloon.
Loved gifts:
All universalCatfishGold BarDiamondIridium BarJewels of the Sea bookMeadOctopusPumpkinSea CucumberSturgeonThe Art O’ Crabbing books
Liked gifts:
All universal (except Life Elixir, and all cooking unless listed)Bait and Bobber bookBaked FishCarpm SurpriseChowderCrab CakesCrispy BassEscargotFish StewFish TacoFried EelLingcodLobster BisqueQuartzSalmon DinnerSeafoam PuddingTiger TroutTrout Soup
Wizard
Birthday: Winter 17
The Wizard lives in his tower in the Cindersap Forest, which is where he can be found outside of special circumstances.
Loved gifts:
All universalBook of Mysteries bookPurple MushroomSolar EssenceSuper CucumberVoid Essence
Liked gifts:
All universalAll Geode MineralsAll TrinketsIridium BarQuartz