Garrick

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. Garrick is a quiet, steady presence on the island who appreciates simple gifts rooted in nature, particularly mushrooms, flowers, and basic materials.

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. 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.

Bruce, Garrick's younger child, can often be found around town and occasionally at the ranch. During winter months, Bruce accompanies Pastelle to the plaza food stalls, matching the close family dynamic.

Gift Preferences

Garrick's tastes are grounded and practical, befitting a rancher who has spent his life working with the land. He responds well to mushrooms, flowers, and simple cooked dishes, but dislikes beverages and certain ores.

Loved Gifts (+15 Affection)

Moondew Shroom is Garrick's top confirmed favorite. If you are regularly exploring the Moonlit Forest, collect these whenever you spot them and save a few for Garrick.

Liked Gifts (+10 Affection)

Garrick is one of the few NPCs who appreciates Softwood as a gift. This makes him easy to gift casually, since Softwood is gathered passively while chopping trees for other purposes. Moonflower and Pasture Grass are also convenient liked gifts that you accumulate naturally during daily farming and foraging.

Disliked Gifts

Hated Gifts

Garrick's dislikes are notable for including beverages like Frost Fizz and Iced Americano. While many NPCs appreciate drinks as gifts, Garrick does not. Stick to natural items, mushrooms, and flowers for the best results.

Family Connections

Garrick's family plays a major role in the island's systems:

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 Moondew Shroom if you have one (+15 Affection), or Moonflower/Softwood as a backup (+10 Affection)

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

Since Garrick likes Softwood, which you accumulate passively during normal gameplay, he is one of the easiest non-romanceable NPCs to befriend without going out of your way.

Trivia

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

• He is one of only a few NPCs who appreciate raw Softwood as a gift, making him uniquely easy to please with everyday materials.

• His preference for natural items (mushrooms, flowers, wood, grass) aligns with his background as a lifelong rancher and outdoorsman.

• 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.