Penny
“ | “Penny lives with her mom, Pam, in a little trailer by the river. While Pam is out carousing at the saloon, Penny quietly tends to her chores in the dim, stuffy room she is forced to call home. She is shy and modest, without any grand ambitions for life other than settling in and starting a family. She likes to cook (although her skills are questionable) and read books from the local library.” |
— Dev Update #12 |
Penny is a villager who lives in Pelican Town. She's one of the twelve characters available to marry.[1] Her trailer is just east of the center of town, west of the river.
Schedule
Penny can usually be found in town reading or cleaning up at the trailer she shares with Pam. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday she tutors Jas and Vincent at the museum, walking them both home afterwards. She doesn't tutor in the Summer season. Many Saturdays in Spring and Fall she'll take them to the town playground.
When it's raining Penny can either be found inside her trailer or visiting the museum looking at the selection of books.
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Her schedule can deviate if there are specific conditions like season, weather, or certain days of the week. Below are her schedule deviations prioritized highest to lowest (for example when it rains that schedule will override all others below it)
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Relationships
Penny lives with her mother Pam. She's friends with Maru and Sam.
She also teaches the local children, Jas and Vincent, at the museum a few days a week and accompanies them to the playground sometimes.
Gifts
Love
“ | “Thank you! I really love this!” |
Image | Name | Description | Source | Ingredients |
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All universal loves (except Rabbit's Foot). | ||||
Red Plate | Full of antioxidants. | Cooking |
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Tom Kha Soup | These flavors are incredible! | Cooking |
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Roots Platter | This'll get you digging for more. | Cooking |
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Poppyseed Muffin | It has a soothing effect. | Cooking |
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Melon | A cool, sweet summer treat. | Farming - Summer | ||
Diamond | A rare and valuable gem. | Mining | ||
Emerald | A precious stone with a brilliant green color. | Mining | ||
Sandfish | It tries to hide using camouflage. | Fishing | ||
Poppy | In addition to its colorful flower, the Poppy has culinary and medicinal uses. | Farming - Summer |
Like
“ | “Thank you! This looks special.” |
Image | Name | Description | Source | Ingredients |
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All universal likes (except Mead, Pale Ale, and Wine). | ||||
All Milk | Milk • Large Milk • Goat Milk • L. Goat Milk | Cow • Goat | ||
Juice | A sweet, nutritious beverage. | Artisan Goods | Any Vegetable | |
Leek | A tasty relative of the onion. | Foraging - Spring | ||
Mayonnaise | It looks spreadable. | Mayonnaise Machine | ![]() | |
Tulip | The most popular spring flower. Has a very faint sweet scent. | Farming - Spring | ||
Dandelion | Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad. | Foraging - Spring | ||
Sweet Pea | A fragrant summer flower. | Foraging - Summer | ||
Crocus | A flower that can bloom in the winter. | Foraging - Winter | ||
Cheese | It's your basic cheese. | Cheese Press | ||
Corn | One of the most popular grains. The sweet, fresh cobs are a summer favorite. | Farming - Summer/Fall | ||
Pizza | It's popular for all the right reasons. | Cooking |
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Amethyst | A purple variant of quartz. | Mining | ||
Aquamarine | A shimmery blue-green gem. | Mining | ||
Sunflower | A common misconception is that the flower turns so it's always facing the sun. | Farming - Fall | ||
Eggplant | A rich and wholesome relative of the tomato. Delicious fried or stewed. | Farming - Fall | ||
Honey | It's a sweet syrup produced by bees. | Bee House | ||
Parsnip | A spring tuber closely related to the carrot. It has an earthy taste and is full of nutrients. | Farming - Spring | ||
Salad | A healthy garden salad. | The Saloon | ![]() | |
Spaghetti | An old favorite. | Cooking |
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Frozen Tear | A crystal fabled to be the frozen tears of a yeti. | Minerals - The Mines | ||
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Potato | A widely cultivated tuber. | Farming - Spring |
Neutral
“ | “Thanks, this looks nice.” |
Image | Name | Description | Source | |
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All universal neutrals. | ||||
Sweet Gem Berry | It's by far the sweetest thing you've ever smelled. | Farming - Fall | ||
Clam | Someone lived here once. | Foraging - Beach | ||
Coral | A colony of tiny creatures that clump together to form beautiful structures. | Foraging - Beach | ||
Common Mushroom | Slightly nutty, with a good texture. | Foraging - Spring/Fall | ||
Chanterelle | A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor. | Foraging - Fall | ||
Crystal Fruit | A delicate fruit that pops up from the snow. | Foraging - Winter | ||
Blueberry | A popular berry reported to have many health benefits. The blue skin has the highest nutrient concentration. | Farming - Summer | ||
Hazelnut | That's one big hazelnut! | Foraging - Fall | ||
Cranberries | These tart red berries are a traditional winter food. | Farming | ||
Duck Egg | It's still warm. | Ducks | ||
Daffodil | A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift. | Foraging - Spring | ||
Blackberry | An early-fall treat. | Crops - Fall | ||
Strawberry | A sweet, juicy favorite with an appealing red color. | Farming - Spring | ||
Spice Berry | It fills the air with a pungent aroma. | Foraging - Summer |
Dislike
“ | “Uh, it's for me? ...Thanks.” |
Image | Name | Description | Source | |
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All universal dislikes and all fish. | ||||
Clay | Used in crafting and construction. | Foraging - Hoe | ||
Quartz | A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines. | Foraging - Mines | ||
Spring Onion | These grow wild during the spring. | Foraging - Spring | ||
Pale Broth | A delicate broth with a hint of sulfur. | Cooking | ||
Algae Soup | It's a little slimy. | Cooking | ||
Celestine | Some early life forms had bones made from this. | Mining |
Hate
“ | “Ugh...I'm sorry, but I absolutely hate this.” |
Image | Name | Description | Source | |
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All universal hates (except Poppy). | ||||
Joja Cola | Joja Corporation. | Joja Corporation, Fishing, Saloon Vending Machine | ||
Stone | A useful material when broken with the Pickaxe. | Mining | ||
Holly | The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration. | Foraging - Winter | ||
Grape | A sweet cluster of fruit. | Farming | ||
Hops | A bitter, tangy flower used to flavor beer. | Farming | ||
Pale Ale | Drink in moderation. | Keg | ||
Dried Starfish | A starfish from the primordial ocean. It's an unusually pristine specimen! | Beach | ||
Wine | Drink in moderation. | Keg | ||
Beer | Drink in moderation. | Keg | ||
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Mead | A fermented beverage made from honey. Drink in moderation. | Keg |
Heart Events
Two Hearts
Enter the town on a sunny day between 9am and 2pm.
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George looks into his mailbox and wonders how he'll reach a letter in the back. Penny notices and gets the letter out for him. George is upset at being seen helpless and scolds her. Penny sees you and asks if you were watching them.
Regardless of your choice, George sighs and apologises to Penny for getting angry. He says it was very kind of her to help. Penny says she understands. After George leaves, Penny says it must be difficult growing old.
Penny bids you farewell and leaves. |
Four Hearts
Enter the trailer when she's home.
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Penny complains about how messy the place is, and asks if you could help her clean up. As you do so, Pam returns home and yells at Penny for letting someone else clean her home. Pam eventually asks you to leave, and they continue their discussion privately. Pam admits that she's embarrassed to have strangers clean up the house. The next day, you you get a letter of apology from Penny. |
Six Hearts
Enter the trailer when she's home.
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Penny asks you to try a recipe she invented.
Regardless of your choice, she invites you to watch a movie together. |
Eight Hearts
Enter Cindersap Forest between 9am and 4pm.
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Penny is on a field trip with Jas and Vincent. Penny asks you if you'd like to be a guest speaker and share your experience about the countryside with the children.
If you agree to speak to the kids, you're prompted for a number of dialogue options (which have no effect on friendship). Afterwards Penny tells the children to run along and asks you if you'd like to be a parent.
The scene fades and she thanks you for showing up. |
Ten Hearts
You receive a letter from Penny. After receiving the letter, enter the pool area of the spa between 7pm and midnight.
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Penny joins you in the pool. She asks if you know why she invited you here.
Penny confesses her feelings for you.
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Marriage
Once married, Penny will move into the farmhouse and begin working at the museum on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Like other marriage candidates, she will add her own room off to the side of the bedroom, which happens to be a small library. She'll also setup a small potted plant garden behind the farmhouse where she'll go to read.
- 1: At 12 hearts she will help around the farm when she's not working. She will:
- Water crops
- Fill pet bowl
- Feed animals
- Repair fences
- 2: She will also occasionally cook you breakfast, adding one random breakfast food to your inventory. If your inventory is full, you will not receive the item.
Some of the possible breakfast items are:
- Hashbrowns (90 Energy, 90 Health, +1 Farming)
- Pancakes (90 Energy, 36 Health, +2 Foraging)
- Omelet (100 Energy, 40 Health)
- 3: Less often, Penny will say that she had gone shopping and brought you something. Some of the possible items are:
- 4: Give you a Stardrop as a sign of love.
Get your Penny to 13/12 hearts and speak to them in your home. She will comment about life on the farm and how they are enjoying it, then give you the Stardrop Fruit as thanks.
Dialogue
Questions
"But it's best not to dwell on bad things, right?"
- Right. It's best to be positive!
- "That's how I feel. I'm just going to focus on making the future better."
- I think it's good to be realistic.
- "Maybe you're right. It's better to cope with reality."
After marriage
General
- "I just saw a songbird flying due west. In Stardew Valley that's a very good omen."
- "I'm really happy on our little farm, [Player]."
- "Isn't this the perfect place to raise children? I would've been so happy growing up on a farm."
- "Hmm... skirt or pants tomorrow? Oh, who am I kidding... I always go with the skirt."
- "A nice house, two wonderful kids, and a beautiful plot of land. We're so very fortunate."
- Note: This dialogue will only play if you have two children.
- "This is a lot more peaceful than my old spot in town. I'm very happy here."
- This dialogue will play when Penny is reading in her garden.
Morning
There may be days when Penny stays on the farm or even solely inside the farmhouse. On these days, she might say:
- "Don't worry about me... I know you've got a lot of responsibilities outside of the house. I'm fine in here by myself!"
If Penny is leaving for the day and will return home later, she may say (regardless of whether or not she is working):
- "I have to go into town today. Don't work too hard, and eat something good for lunch!"
- "I'm going to head into town today, just for fun. I'll be back in awhile!"
Evening
- "Good evening, honey. Did you accomplish everything you wanted to today? If not, that's okay. We've got all the time in the world!"
- "Good evening. My day was fine, thanks! How was yours?"
- "I had a nice time... It's good to stay in contact with everyone. Tell me about your day."
- "Jas and Vincent weren't behaving well today. I'm still all wound up..."
- "Ready to tuck in? I made the bed and everything..."
Quests
Quest Name | Requirements | Quest Text | Quest Summary | Provided By | Requirements | Rewards |
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Delivery | Summer | Penny is in need of an Iron Bar. Bring Penny an Iron Bar. | Finish Quest by bringing Penny an Iron Bar within two days. | Help Wanted | Mining | 360g; Penny will be thankful. |
Delivery | Fall | I'd like to put an Amethyst above the mantle. Please deliver it some time today. -Penny | Finish Quest by bringing Penny an Amethyst within two days. | Help Wanted | Mining | 300g on delivery, Penny will be thankful |
Portraits
Timeline
Penny's look evolved over the years the game was in development. Here's a timeline showing how ConcernedApe's art and Penny's style changed over the years before the game was launched.
History
References
Villagers | |
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Bachelors | Alex • Elliott • Harvey • Sam • Sebastian • Shane |
Bachelorettes | Abigail • Emily • Haley • Leah • Maru • Penny |
Townspeople | Caroline • Clint • Demetrius • Evelyn • George • Gil • Gunther • Gus • Jas • Jodi • Kent • Lewis • Linus • Marlon • Marnie • Morris • Pam • Pierre • Robin • Vincent • Willy |
Other | Birdie • Bouncer • Dwarf • Fizz • Governor • Grandpa • Henchman • Junimos • Krobus • Leo • Mr. Qi • Old Mariner • Professor Snail • Sandy • Wizard |