Harvest Moon (1996) Characters
Harvest Moon 1996
- Release date
August 9, 1996
- Platform
SNES
- Developer
Pack-In-Video/Victor Interactive Software
Characters
Here's a detailed list of all the characters in Harvest Moon 1996, including their descriptions, roles, and impact on the game.
1. Player Character
- Appearance: Young man with brown hair, wearing a red cap, blue overalls, and a red bandana.
- Personality: Determined and hardworking (player-controlled).
- Impact: The protagonist whose actions drive the entire game's progress.
- Location: Controlled by the player, can be found anywhere in the game world.
2. The Mayor
- Appearance: Short, balding man with a large mustache, wearing a red suit jacket and bow tie.
- Personality: Jovial, supportive, but also authoritative.
- Impact: Introduces you to the town, provides guidance, and evaluates your farm's success.
- Location: Often found in the Town Square or his house. Appears for special events and festivals.
3. Nina (Flower Shop)
- Appearance: Young woman with short, bright red hair, wearing a green dress.
- Personality: Cheerful, nature-loving, and knowledgeable about plants.
- Impact: Runs the Flower Shop where you buy seeds. Potential bachelorette.
- Location: Found in the Flower Shop from 9am to 5pm, closed on Sundays.
4. Ellen (Bakery)
- Appearance: Young woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue dress and white apron.
- Personality: Shy, sweet, and hardworking.
- Impact: Works at the bakery. Potential bachelorette.
- Location: Found in the Bakery from 10am to 4pm, closed on Tuesdays.
5. Ann (Green Ranch)
- Appearance: Energetic girl with orange hair in braids, usually wearing overalls.
- Personality: Tomboyish, animal-loving, and outgoing.
- Impact: Works at Green Ranch. Potential bachelorette.
- Location: Found at Green Ranch from 8am to 5pm, every day.
6. Maria (Mayor's daughter)
- Appearance: Quiet girl with long, dark hair and glasses, often in a conservative dress.
- Personality: Studious, reserved, and kind.
- Impact: Often found in the library. Potential bachelorette.
- Location: Usually in the Library from 9am to 4pm, closed on Mondays. Sometimes at the Mayor's house.
7. Eve (Bar)
- Appearance: Blonde woman with long hair, usually wearing a red dress.
- Personality: Flirtatious, outgoing, and fun-loving.
- Impact: Works at the bar in the evenings. Potential bachelorette.
- Location: Found in the Bar from 6pm to 12am, every day.
8. Poultry Farm Owner
- Appearance: Middle-aged man with a mustache, wearing farming clothes and a hat.
- Personality: Knowledgeable about chickens, business-oriented.
- Impact: Sells chickens and chicken feed.
- Location: At the Poultry Farm from 8am to 5pm, every day.
9. Tool Shop Owner
- Appearance: Older man with grey hair and beard, wearing a work apron.
- Personality: Gruff but helpful, knowledgeable about tools.
- Impact: Sells and upgrades tools essential for farming.
- Location: In the Tool Shop from 9am to 5pm, closed on Thursdays.
10. Carpenters (2)
- Appearance: Two men, one younger and one older, both wearing work clothes and hard hats.
- Personality: Hardworking and skilled craftsmen.
- Impact: Can upgrade your house and build farm structures.
- Location: Found working around the village or at construction sites during the day.
11. Harvest Sprites
- Appearance: Small, elf-like creatures with pointy hats in various colors.
- Personality: Mischievous but helpful if befriended.
- Impact: Can assist with farm work if you build a good relationship with them.
- Location: Hidden in various locations around the village and mountains. Must be discovered by the player.
12. Fishing Guru
- Appearance: Older man with a beard, wearing fishing gear.
- Personality: Patient, wise, and passionate about fishing.
- Impact: Provides fishing tips and judges fishing contests.
- Location: Usually found near the river or ocean during the day.
13. Saibara (Blacksmith)
- Appearance: Elderly man with white hair and beard, wearing a blacksmith's apron.
- Personality: Stern, perfectionist, skilled in his craft.
- Impact: Upgrades your tools, crucial for farm development.
- Location: In the Blacksmith shop from 9am to 5pm, closed on Thursdays.
14. Pastor Brown
- Appearance: Middle-aged man with dark hair, wearing clerical attire.
- Personality: Kind, spiritual, community-oriented.
- Impact: Oversees weddings and provides spiritual guidance.
- Location: In the Church most days, especially on Sundays.
15. Shipper (Zack)
- Appearance: Muscular man with dark hair, often shirtless or in a vest.
- Personality: Hardworking, punctual, no-nonsense attitude.
- Impact: Collects items from your shipping bin, providing your main source of income.
- Location: Arrives at your farm at 5pm daily to collect shipped items.
16. Bar Owner
- Appearance: Middle-aged man with a mustache, wearing a bartender's outfit.
- Personality: Friendly, good listener, knows town gossip.
- Impact: Runs the bar, a social hub in the evenings.
- Location: In the Bar from 6pm to 12am, every day.
17. Green Ranch Owner (Ann's father)
- Appearance: Middle-aged man with a mustache, wearing rancher's clothing.
- Personality: Stern but fair, knowledgeable about animals.
- Impact: Sells cows and other livestock, crucial for farm diversification.
- Location: At Green Ranch from 8am to 5pm, every day.
18. Cliff
- Appearance: Young man with long brown hair, wearing traveler's clothes.
- Personality: Mysterious, quiet, somewhat antisocial.
- Impact: Occasional visitor, adds depth to the town's character roster.
- Location: Appears randomly in the town, often near the church or in the mountains.
19. Kai
- Appearance: Tanned young man with a purple bandana, only appears in summer.
- Personality: Outgoing, flirtatious, loves the beach.
- Impact: Runs a beach shack in summer, adds seasonal variety to the game.
- Location: On the beach during summer days, runs a small shop there.
20. Harvest Goddess
- Appearance: Beautiful woman with long green hair, wearing a flowing dress.
- Personality: Benevolent, mystical, connected to nature.
- Impact: Appears in certain events, symbolizes the spiritual aspect of farming.
- Location: Can be seen at the pond in the mountains when offerings are made, and during specific festivals.