Kent

Kent
Information
Birthday	Spring 4
Lives In	Pelican Town
Address	1 Willow Lane
Family	Jodi (Wife) Sam (Son) Vincent (Son)
Marriage	No
Loved Gifts	Fiddlehead Risotto Roasted Hazelnuts

“	“I don't know if I'll ever get used to being back home. The peacefulness of the town feels like a mask. That's probably just me though.”
	— Kent

Kent is a villager who lives in Pelican Town. He is away serving in the army throughout the first year and returns to live in the town during spring of year two. Year one references to him include the contents of the drawer in Jodi's bedroom and dialogue from Sam and Vincent.

Schedule

After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Kent may randomly spend the day there. After leaving the Island at 6pm, Kent will immediately go home to bed. Kent never visits the Resort on Festival days.

Shown below is Kent's schedule, prioritized from the top down. For example, if it is raining, that schedule overrides all schedules below it.

Raining
8:30 AM	At home, standing in his living room.
2:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under a tree just north of his house.
5:00 PM	Returns home and stands in the entryway.
7:00 PM	Heads to the kitchen.
9:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under the tree in front of his house.
11:00 PM	Returns home to sleep.

Friday and Saturday
7:00 AM	Leaves home, stands under the tree between the sewer entrance and the bridge to the beach.
10:30 AM	Returns home to stand in his living room.
2:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under a tree just north of his house.
5:00 PM	Goes to The Stardrop Saloon.
11:50 PM	Leaves the Saloon and returns home to sleep.

Sunday (if the player has seen Alex's 14 heart event.)
8:00 AM	At home, standing in the kitchen.
8:30 AM	Leaves home, heads to the altar room inside Pierre's General Store.
11:10 AM	Leaves Pierre's and heads to the back room of the Stardrop Saloon.
3:00 PM	Leaves the Saloon and heads home to stand in the entryway.
7:00 PM	Heads to the kitchen.
9:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under the tree in front of his house.
11:00 PM	Returns home to sleep.

Sunday
8:00 AM	At home, standing in the kitchen.
10:10 AM	Leaves home, heads to the altar room inside Pierre's General Store.
2:00 PM	Leaves the altar room, moves to Pierre's counter.
4:00 PM	Leaves Pierre's and heads home to stand in the entryway.
7:00 PM	Heads to the kitchen.
9:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under the tree in front of his house.
11:00 PM	Returns home to sleep.

Regular Schedule
7:00 AM	Leaves home, stands under the tree between the sewer entrance and the bridge to the beach.
10:30 AM	Returns home to stand in his living room.
2:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under a tree just north of his house.
5:00 PM	Returns home, stands in the entryway.
7:00 PM	Heads to the kitchen.
9:00 PM	Leaves home, stands under the tree in front of his house.
11:00 PM	Returns home to sleep.

Relationships

Kent is married to Jodi and together they have two sons, Sam and Vincent.

Gifts

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Main article: Friendship

See also: List of All Gifts

You can give Kent up to two gifts per week (plus one on his birthday), which will raise or lower his friendship with you. Gifts on his birthday ( 4 Spring) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.
For loved or liked gifts, Kent will say

“	“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”

“	“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”

For neutral gifts, Kent will say

“	“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”

For disliked or hated gifts, Kent will say

“	“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”

Love

“	“Oh...! Mom used to give me this when I was a young boy. It brings back wonderful memories. Thank you.”

Stardrop Tea

“	“For me? Well, that's unexpected... But I won't say no. Thanks!”

Image	Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
	All Universal Loves
	Fiddlehead Risotto	A creamy rice dish served with sauteed fern heads. It's a little bland.	Cooking	Oil (1) Fiddlehead Fern (1) Garlic (1)
	Roasted Hazelnuts	The roasting process creates a rich forest flavor.	Cooking	Hazelnut (3)

Like

“	“Hey, now this is a really great gift. Thanks.”

Dwarvish Safety Manual

“	“Well, I can't read Dwarvish, but it's an interesting collector's item. Thank you.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Likes (except Algae Soup, Piña Colada, Sashimi, & Tortilla) All Eggs (except Void Egg)* All Fruit
	Daffodil	A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift.	Foraging - Spring
	Dwarvish Safety Manual	Bombs deal 25% less damage to you.	Books

*Note that Dinosaur Eggs are considered Artifacts and not Eggs for gifting purposes.

Neutral

“	“That's kind of you. The family will like this.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Neutrals
	Chanterelle	A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor.	Foraging - Fall
	Common Mushroom	Slightly nutty, with good texture.	Foraging - Fall
	Dandelion	Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad.	Foraging - Spring
	Ginger	This sharp, spicy root is said to increase vitality.	Foraging - Ginger Island
	Hazelnut	That's one big hazelnut!	Foraging - Fall
	Leek	A tasty relative of the onion.	Foraging - Spring
	Magma Cap	A very rare mushroom that lives next to pools of lava.	Foraging - Volcano Dungeon
	Morel	Sought after for its unique nutty flavor.	Foraging - Spring
	Purple Mushroom	A rare mushroom found deep in caves.	Foraging - The Mines
	Wild Horseradish	A spicy root found in the spring.	Foraging - Spring
	Winter Root	A starchy tuber.	Foraging - Winter

Dislike

“	“Ah... It's a... what is this, exactly? Hmm...”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Dislikes
	Quartz	A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines.	Mining
	Snow Yam	This little yam was hiding beneath the snow.	Foraging - Winter
	Piña Colada	Drink in moderation.	Beach Resort on Sundays

Hate

“	“This... They gave this to me in Gotoro prison camp. I've been trying to forget about that. *shudder*.”

Image	Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
	All Universal Hates All Milk
	Algae Soup	It's a little slimy.	Cooking	Green Algae (4)
	Holly	The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration.	Foraging - Winter
	Sashimi	Raw fish sliced into thin pieces.	Cooking	Fish (1)
	Tortilla	Can be used as a vessel for food or eaten by itself.	Cooking	Corn (1)

Movies & Concessions

Main article: Movie Theater

Love N/A Like Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World The Brave Little Sapling The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch The Zuzu City Express Wumbus Dislike It Howls In The Rain Mysterium

Love Popcorn Stardrop Sorbet Dislike Black Licorice Cotton Candy Jawbreaker Joja Cola JojaCorn Rock Candy Sour Slimes Like Everything else

Heart Events

Anytime

At any friendship level greater than zero friendship points, you may receive a gift in the mail from Kent. The chance of receiving a gift in the mail increases as your friendship with Kent increases.

Details
Item Description Cherry Bomb Bomb Mega Bomb Battery Pack Hello [Player] This item was collecting dust in the toolshed. I thought you might be able to use it. -Kent

Three Hearts I

Enter Kent's home while he and Jodi are both there.

Details

When the player enters Jodi and Kent's house, a cutscene begins and player walks into the kitchen and Jodi says, "Hi, (Player)! I'm just making some popcorn." Kent screams and runs into the kitchen exclaiming "That sound... You should've known that sound would remind me of the war!" Jodi stops the popcorn, and Kent goes on to lament the loss of his friends. Jodi says, "But, dear... popcorn was always your favorite before you left." Kent responds with, "...Things have changed." Jodi then quietly asks the player's character if they can say something to Kent. There are three choices: Jodi's to blame... she should've known better (-25 friendship.) Kent gets angry and says, "You keep quiet! Stop trying to turn me against my wife." Then apologizes to Jodi. I know you're hurting... but don't blame your wife. (+50 friendship.) Kent says the player is "absolutely right," and apologizes to Jodi. (Lie) Blame me... I asked for popcorn. (-50 friendship.) Kent gets angry and says, "Don't lie to me! I hate lies more than anything!" Then apologizes to Jodi.

Three Hearts II

After reaching three hearts with Kent, he will send the player a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Crispy Bass Picked up this recipe overseas. Enjoy. Want to say thanks for making me feel welcome. -Kent

Seven Hearts

After reaching seven hearts with Kent, he will send the player a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Super Meal Picked up this recipe overseas. Enjoy. Want to say thanks for making me feel welcome. -Kent

Quotes

Regular

First Meeting “ “Um, hello there. My name's Kent. I just got back last night... from overseas. My wife told me that a new farmer had moved in while I was gone. Well, I just wanted to introduce myself... I'll see you around.” Regular “ “Hello, farmer. I've been gone so long... I feel like a stranger.” “ “I don't know if I'll ever get used to being back home. The peacefulness of the town feels like a mask. That's probably just me though.” “ “Things haven't changed much since I've been gone. Well, except that you're here.” “ “Things haven't changed much since I've been gone. Except that we have a new farmer in town.” “ “You've been here a while now, haven't you? Your farm must be thriving.” “ “I've been up since 4 o'clock... sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get back into a normal routine.” “ “Sam has really grown up since I left. He's a man now. I wish I could've been there for him.” “ “Are you friends with my son? You probably know him better than I do...” “ “It looks like a decent day for fishing, doesn't it?” “ “Jodi tells me you've really become a part of this community. I'm glad to hear it.” “ “I don't know what to do with myself now that I'm back. I'm used to having more structure in my day.” 6+ Hearts “ “...I lost a lot of friends in battle. What's sad is that I can't even remember their faces.” 8+ Hearts “ “I have trouble sleeping, so please excuse me if I seem tired. I'm sure you can understand.” If Player is married to Sam “ “Hey, [Player]. Are you enjoying the married lifestyle?” At Ginger Island “ “Hey, [Player]. Nice to see you.” “ “The boat ride was fun. I even got to use some of my nautical training to help navigate.” “ “Standing on this beach... I feel a rare sense of peace. The ocean is a very special thing.” “ “This is a great place to bond with the family. I really appreciate you fixing it up.” “ “Just getting some water.” “ “Time to head home.”

Events

Egg Festival “ “I'm not a big fan of eggs, to tell you the truth.” Flower Dance “ “This open field... it makes me nervous. *whisper* Happy thoughts, Kent. Happy Thoughts.” The Luau “ “Hey, good to see you.” Dance of the Moonlight Jellies “ “Good evening, [Player]. Hope you can find some time to relax before the harvest season.” Stardew Valley Fair “ “I'm waiting for this clown to start doing something funny. Pretty disappointing.” Spirit's Eve “ “Hey, [Player]. Nice evening, isn't it?” Festival of Ice “ “I like winter. It's peaceful.” Feast of the Winter Star “ “Good afternoon, [Player]. Happy Feasting.”

Trivia

• Kent has PTSD from the time he's served in the war. This can be noted by his reaction to the popcorn sound in his Three Heart Event and his dislike of open fields in the Flower Dance. Kent can also explain in a dialogue to the player that his fatigue is due to difficulty sleeping, a symptom of PTSD.
  • Despite his dislike of the sound of popcorn, it is a loved concession when given to him at the Movie Theater. This is most likely because he still loves the snack, but if he were around while it's being cooked it would trigger his PTSD.
• The chevrons on Kent's sleeve can be interpreted in several ways. Several countries use chevrons (whether pointed upward or downward) to indicate the rank of Corporal, including America, Australia, Brazil, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The French, Italian, Korean, and Turkish military forces use variations of gold (or red) chevrons to indicate the rank of Sergeant. In the Chinese and Japanese military forces, two chevrons below a star or other symbol indicate the rank of Private First Class. The Russian military used chevrons to indicate various ranks in various branches until 2010.
• In a dialogue that occurs on Fridays, Sam reveals that Kent used to be a garbage man when they lived in Zuzu City.
• In a dialogue that occurs on Mondays in Summer, Sam says that Kent took him on trips to the desert when he was younger.
• Despite the fact Kent likes eggs, he tells you during the Egg Festival that he isn't a big fan of eggs.

Quests

• "A Soldier's Star: Kent will send you a letter on the 15th of Summer, year 2, requesting a Starfruit. The reward is data-sort-value="500">500g and 1 Friendship heart.
• Kent may randomly request an item at the "Help Wanted" board outside Pierre's General Store. The reward is 3x the item's base value and 150 Friendship points.
• Kent is to be gifted the War Memento in The Pirate's Wife quest.

Portraits

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History

• 1.4: Fixed bug where all recipes would be sent at 3 friendship hearts.
• 1.5: Added 2 new portraits.
• 1.6: Added winter portraits. Added custom gift dialogue.