Updated: January 2026

👥 Heartopia NPC Guide

Complete guide to all NPCs in Heartopia. Find every character's location, role, and favorite gifts to build friendships!

📋 Table of Contents

👨‍🏫 Hobby Mentors

These NPCs unlock and teach your hobbies. Give them a Hobby Expansion Ticket to unlock their skill!

🎣

Vanya

Fishing Mentor

📍 Location:

Near the river/fishing spots

🎁 Favorite Gifts:

Deep-sea Fish, Moonfish, Rainbow Trout, Legendary Fish

❌ Avoid: Trash, Rotten Food, Polluting Items
🌱

Blanc

Gardening Mentor

📍 Location:

Garden Shop (Garden Street, 8AM-6PM)

🛒 Sells:

Seeds, Plant Boxes, Fertilizer, Growth Boosters

🍳

Massimo

Cooking Mentor (DG Level 6)

📍 Location:

Outside his Café in the Town Center

🛒 Sells:

Recipes, Eggs, Basic Cooking Ingredients

🦋

Naniwa

Insect Catching Mentor (DG Level 6)

📍 Location:

Near the river in the garden area

🎁 Provides:

Bubble Net for catching insects

🐦

Bailey J

Birdwatching Mentor (DG Level 6)

📍 Location:

Above the Pet Shop in Central Plaza

📝 Note:

Recycles Bird Info Cards for rewards at Level 2

🐱

Mrs. Joan

Pet Adoption (DG Level 12)

📍 Location:

Pet Adoption Center

🎁 Provides:

Cat & Dog adoptions (Cat first, then Dog)

🛒 Merchants & Vendors

💰

Albert Jr.

Wandering Gold Merchant

📍 Location:

Wanders around town — track on Map (M key)

💵 Function:

Buy items from players for Gold

💡 Tip: Use the bus (200 Gold) to reach Albert Jr. quickly!

Doris Secret Vendor

Weather-based Rare Merchant

🌧️ Appears During:

Rain, Snowfall, Meteor Showers, Rainbow

🛍️ Sells:

Rare Baking Recipes, Unique Furniture

🌙

Night Merchant

Mysterious Seed Seller

⏰ Appears:

After 10 PM in Town Square

🛍️ Sells:

Mystery Seeds

🏘️ Key Town Residents

👑

Atara

Mayor of Heartopia

📍 Location:

Town Hall

💼 Function:

Introduces Daily Requests system

Other Notable Residents

Name Likes
George Beach items (Sand, Salt, Driftwood)
Oscar Fish (Carp, Sardine, Herring)
Ellie Animal products (Eggs, Wool, Milk)
Harvey Ores (Iron, Silver, Gold Ore)
Clara Fruits (Apple, Strawberry, Grape)
Garrick Fruits (Tomato, Grape, Orange)
Jake Corn, Ginseng, Cow Milk

🎁 Gift Guide

Gift Tiers & Mood Points

Favorite
+15-20
mood points
👍
Liked
+5-10
mood points
😐
Neutral
+1-3
mood points

⚠️ Warning

Giving disliked items damages relationships! Always check NPC preferences before gifting.

💡 Best Gift Sources

  • 🍳 Home-cooked meals — most NPCs appreciate food
  • 🌸 Freshly grown flowers — great for many residents
  • 🐟 Caught fish — Vanya especially loves these
  • 🥚 Animal products — easy to get, widely liked

💕 Friendship System

Daily Gifting Rules

  • 📅 1 gift per NPC per day — resets at midnight in-game
  • Best time: 6 AM - 12 PM (morning) when NPCs are most receptive
  • 🔄 Variety matters: Rotate between 3-4 favorite gifts to avoid diminishing returns
  • 🎂 Birthdays & Events: Triple friendship gains with perfect gifts!

Mood Indicators

Sparkles
Good mood — gift now!
😐
Neutral Stance
Standard mood — OK to gift
😤
Crossed Arms
Bad mood — avoid gifting!

📖 Friendship Journal

Track all your relationships in the Friendship Journal on your in-game phone. It shows:

  • • Current friendship levels
  • • NPC mood states
  • • Special photos from interactions

🏆 Friendship Rewards

Building friendships unlocks exclusive rewards:

  • Exclusive quests
  • Rare items & recipes
  • Hobby Expansion Tickets
  • Home decoration blueprints
  • Special photos for Friendship Journal
  • Shop discounts from merchants

📚 Related Guides

Sources: Gam3s.gg, GameRant, TheGamer, Gamezebo, Steam Community (January 2026). Gift preferences may vary; check in-game Friendship Journal for exact data. This is an unofficial fan guide.