Harvest Moon:A Wonderful Life
- Release date
September 12, 2003
- Platform
Nintendo Gamecube
- Developer
Victor Interactive Software
Characters
Walkthrough
Overview
Character List
List of characters in Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, including their descriptions, appearances, personalities, impact on the game, and typical locations. This comprehensive list covers all the significant characters that players will interact with throughout the game.
It's worth noting that each of these characters plays a role in creating the vibrant community of Forget-Me-Not Valley. Their unique personalities and routines contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere, allowing players to form relationships and experience the ebb and flow of village life.
Bachelorettes
Celia
Description: A kind-hearted girl who works at Vesta's farm.
Appearance: Long brown hair, often wearing a green dress and white apron.
Personality: Gentle, hardworking, and nurturing. Has a deep love for plants and animals.
Impact: One of the bachelorettes you can marry. Skilled in farming and cooking.
Location: Usually found at Vesta's farm during the day.
Muffy
Description: The cheerful barmaid at the Blue Bar.
Appearance: Blonde hair, red dress, and high heels.
Personality: Outgoing, flirtatious, and optimistic. Dreams of finding true love.
Impact: Another marriage candidate. Brings a touch of city life to the valley.
Location: Often at the Blue Bar, sometimes walking in the village.
Nami
Description: A quiet, introspective traveler staying at the Inner Inn.
Appearance: Short red hair, blue and white striped shirt, and cargo pants.
Personality: Reserved, independent, and artistic. Enjoys solitude and nature.
Impact: The third marriage candidate. Her mysterious nature adds depth to the game.
Location: Can be found wandering around the valley or at the Inner Inn.
Villagers
Vesta's farm
Vesta
Description: The owner of a rival farm in the valley.
Appearance: Large woman with red hair, often wearing overalls.
Personality: Boisterous, confident, and hardworking. Has a competitive streak but is ultimately friendly.
Impact: Sells seeds and provides farming advice. A friendly rival in agriculture.
Location: Usually at her farm or shop.
Marlin
Description: Vesta's brother who helps run their farm.
Appearance: Black hair, often with a serious expression, wearing a blue jacket.
Personality: Serious and sometimes grumpy. Dedicated to farming but struggles with health issues.
Impact: Provides competition in farming and is a friend/rival character.
Location: Usually at Vesta's farm or walking in the village.
The Villa
Romana
Description: The wealthy, elderly lady who lives in the villa.
Appearance: Elegant older woman, often wearing expensive-looking clothes.
Personality: Refined, sometimes haughty, but caring. Values tradition and proper manners.
Impact: Represents the upper class in the village. Her villa is a unique location.
Location: Typically found in or around her villa.
Lumina
Description: Romana's granddaughter, a talented pianist.
Appearance: Young girl with brown hair, often wearing a blue dress.
Personality: Sweet, sheltered, and passionate about music. Curious about the world outside the villa.
Impact: While not a marriage candidate in the original game, she becomes one in later versions.
Location: Usually at the villa, sometimes practicing piano.
The Elderly Couple
Galen and Nina
Description: An elderly couple living near the beach.
Appearance: Galen is bald with a mustache, Nina has gray hair and glasses.
Personality: Galen is gruff but caring, Nina is gentle and nurturing. Both are wise and devoted to each other.
Impact: They represent enduring love and provide wisdom to the player.
Location: Often found near their home or walking together in the village.
The Inn
Ruby
Description: The kind innkeeper of the Inner Inn.
Appearance: Plump woman with dark hair, often wearing an apron.
Personality: Motherly, hospitable, and an excellent cook.
Impact: Runs the Inn, providing a place for travelers and a source of village gossip.
Location: Usually found in the Inner Inn.
Tim
Description: Ruby's husband and co-owner of the Inner Inn.
Appearance: Thin man with glasses and a mustache.
Personality: Quiet, diligent, and supportive of his wife's endeavors.
Impact: Helps run the Inn and provides a calm presence.
Location: Often at the Inner Inn or taking walks around the village.
Rock
Description: The son of Ruby and Tim, a young man with big dreams.
Appearance: Blonde hair, often wearing stylish clothes.
Personality: Carefree, flirtatious, and somewhat lazy. Dreams of a life beyond the valley.
Impact: Adds youthful energy to the village. Can become a rival for the player.
Location: Often lounging around the Inn or at the beach.
The Athletic Family
Wally
Description: An athletic and health-conscious villager.
Appearance: Muscular build, often seen in exercise clothes.
Personality: Energetic, positive, and passionate about fitness.
Impact: Encourages healthy living in the village. Father of Hugh.
Location: Often seen jogging around the village or at home.
Chris
Description: Wally's wife and Hugh's mother.
Appearance: Short brown hair, usually wearing a purple dress.
Personality: Kind, supportive, and community-minded.
Impact: Helps organize village events and supports her family.
Location: Usually at home or around the village center.
Hugh
Description: Wally and Chris's young son.
Appearance: Energetic boy with spiky hair, often in sportswear.
Personality: Cheerful, active, and always ready to play.
Impact: Represents the youth of the village. Can become friends with your child.
Location: Often playing around the village or near his home.
The Commuter Family
Grant
Description: Kate's father, who commutes to work in the city.
Appearance: Well-dressed man with neatly combed hair.
Personality: Hardworking, serious, and devoted to his daughter.
Impact: Represents the balance between rural and urban life.
Location: At home in the evenings and weekends, commutes to the city on weekdays.
Kate
Description: The daughter of Grant, who works in the city.
Appearance: Young girl with short brown hair, often in a dress.
Personality: Mature for her age, sometimes lonely, and close to her father.
Impact: Represents the connection between the village and the city.
Location: Usually around her house or playing with Hugh.
Other Villagers
Takakura
Description: Your father's old friend and your mentor on the farm.
Appearance: Older man with gray hair and a mustache, often wearing a brown hat and vest.
Personality: Gruff but kind-hearted. Patient teacher with a wealth of farming knowledge.
Impact: Crucial to the game's story. He introduces you to farming and provides guidance throughout.
Location: Lives in a house on your farm. Can often be found walking around the farm or in the village.
Dr. Hardy
Description: The valley's resident doctor.
Appearance: Bald with an eye patch, often wearing a white doctor's coat.
Personality: Gruff exterior but deeply caring. Dedicated to his patients' well-being.
Impact: Provides medical services and health advice to the villagers.
Location: Usually found in his clinic or making house calls.
Gustafa
Description: A laid-back musician who lives in a yurt.
Appearance: Wears a green hat, sunglasses, and colorful clothes.
Personality: Free-spirited, philosophical, and artistic. Loves music and nature.
Impact: Adds a bohemian element to the village. Can teach you about music.
Location: Often found near his yurt or playing music by the beach.
Cody
Description: A quiet artist who lives in a trailer.
Appearance: Tall, muscular man with dark skin and white hair.
Personality: Introspective, creative, and somewhat of a loner.
Impact: Adds an artistic presence to the village. Can create special items.
Location: Often found near his trailer or at the beach for inspiration.
Kassey and Patrick
Description: Twin brothers who make fireworks.
Appearance: Small in stature with pointy ears, often wearing colorful clothes.
Personality: Eccentric, passionate about their craft, and slightly mischievous.
Impact: Provide fireworks for festivals and add quirky charm to the village.
Location: Usually found near their workshop on the outskirts of the village.
Daryl
Description: The village's eccentric scientist.
Appearance: Wild white hair, thick glasses, and a lab coat.
Personality: Brilliant but absent-minded. Obsessed with his research.
Impact: Conducts various experiments, some of which affect village life.
Location: Usually in his laboratory or sneaking around gathering research data.
Carter
Description: An archaeologist working at the dig site.
Appearance: Wears explorer's clothes and a wide-brimmed hat.
Personality: Passionate about history, friendly, and always eager to share knowledge.
Impact: Provides information about the valley's history and artifacts.
Location: Often found at the archaeological dig site.
Flora
Description: Carter's assistant at the dig site.
Appearance: Blonde hair in a ponytail, usually wearing work clothes.
Personality: Hardworking, intelligent, and devoted to archaeology.
Impact: Helps with archaeological work and can provide insights into artifacts.
Location: Usually at the dig site or the tent nearby.
Murrey
Description: A homeless man who wanders the valley.
Appearance: Disheveled, with a large beard and tattered clothes.
Personality: Generally friendly, but often hungry and looking for food.
Impact: Adds a touch of realism to the village. Players can help him with food.
Location: Wanders around the village, often near the beach or bridge.
Shopkeepers
Van
Description: A traveling salesman who visits the valley periodically.
Appearance: Rotund man with a mustache, often wearing a suit.
Personality: Jovial, business-minded, and always looking for a good deal.
Impact: Sells rare items and can buy produce from the player.
Location: Visits the village periodically, setting up shop in the Inn.
Samantha
Description: The owner of the valley's small grocery store, the "Hee-Haw Shop".
Appearance: Middle-aged woman with short brown hair, usually wearing an apron.
Personality: Friendly, talkative, and business-minded.
Impact: Sells basic goods and serves as a source of village gossip.
Location: Usually found in her shop during business hours.
Special Characters
Tartan
Description: A mysterious harvest sprite who lives in the tree on your farm.
Appearance: Small creature with a leaf-like body and a acorn cap.
Personality: Mischievous, helpful, and connected to nature.
Impact: Provides farming tips and adds a magical element to the game.
Location: In the tree on your farm, only visible at certain times.
Thomas
Description: The mayor of Mineral Town who occasionally visits.
Appearance: Short man with a red top hat and a mustache.
Personality: Jovial, slightly pompous, and proud of his position.
Impact: Connects Forget-Me-Not Valley to the wider Harvest Moon world.
Location: Visits the valley occasionally, often seen near the Inn or beach