Garrick

Overview

Garrick is a non-romanceable NPC in Starsand Island and the patriarch of the ranch family that operates Green Pasture Ranch. He is the father of Pastelle (the island's Rancher profession mentor) and Bruce. Beyond the ranch, Garrick serves as the island's bus driver, operating the Loop Road route every day. He is a widower who lost his wife some years ago and has shouldered the family responsibilities on his own since then.

Garrick is a man of few words. He demonstrates his affection through work, through presence, and through the Loop Road he drives every day. Rather than expressing himself verbally, he lets his actions speak for him.

Profile

Background

Garrick raised both Pastelle and Bruce on Starsand Island, running the family ranch before Pastelle took over management. When Pastelle left at sixteen to study veterinary medicine on a nearby island, Garrick continued to maintain the ranch on his own. Upon her return at nineteen, Pastelle formally assumed the role of ranch operator and Rancher mentor, though Garrick remains connected to the property and its daily rhythms.

There is some tension between Garrick and Pastelle regarding ranch management decisions. He has a practical mind while Pastelle has what Garrick sees as a stubborn heart, and the two need time to reconcile their different approaches. Despite this friction, the family bond is strong. During winter months when the ranch workload decreases, Bruce accompanies Pastelle to the plaza food stalls, reflecting the close family dynamic.

Daily Role

Garrick splits his time between two duties. As bus driver, he operates the bus along the Loop Road that connects key locations across the island. As ranch co-manager, he helps maintain Green Pasture Ranch alongside Pastelle. He can typically be found either at the ranch or along his bus route.

To find Garrick at any time, open your phone's Social app, scroll to his name, and tap Track. A waypoint line will appear on screen guiding you to his current location.

Gift Preferences

Garrick accepts one gift per day. Loved gifts give +15 Affection Points and liked gifts give +10. Talking to him daily also gives +5 points. See the Gift Guide for a full comparison of all characters' preferences.

Loved Gifts (+15 Affection)

Garrick's loved gifts are primarily fruit wines and one crafted item. He is one of the few NPCs who strongly favors alcoholic beverages.

Liked Gifts (+10 Affection)

Disliked and Hated Gifts

Garrick's dislikes are notable for including certain beverages like Frost Fizz, Negroni, and Iced Americano, even though he loves fruit wines. While many NPCs appreciate drinks as gifts, Garrick is selective. Stick to fruit wines, natural items, mushrooms, and flowers for the best results.

Family Connections

Befriending Garrick does not directly affect your Rancher profession progression (that is handled through Pastelle), but building a good relationship with the whole family adds depth to your social experience on the island.

Building Friendship

As a non-romanceable NPC, Garrick's friendship follows the same Heart Level system as other residents, but without romance milestones. The daily routine for efficient friendship building is:

1. Talk to Garrick once per day (+5 Affection)

2. Give him a fruit wine if you have one (+15 Affection), or Moonflower/Pasture Grass as a backup (+10 Affection)

3. Check the Bulletin Board for any requests he may post (+15 to +30 Affection)

Since Garrick likes Pasture Grass and Moonflower, which you accumulate passively during normal gameplay, he is one of the easier non-romanceable NPCs to befriend without going out of your way. Once you have a Brewing Barrel, making fruit wines becomes the fastest path to max affection.

Trivia

• Garrick is listed as "Garrik" on some community wikis, but both spellings refer to the same character.

• He is one of the few NPCs whose loved gifts are exclusively fruit wines, setting him apart from other ranch-oriented characters.

• His preference for natural items (mushrooms, flowers, grass) alongside his love of fruit wines paints a picture of someone with simple but refined tastes.

• Like most island residents, Garrick hates Glazed Cicada and Red Firefly. Avoid gifting bugs to anyone on the island unless you have confirmed they like them.