Giuseppe is Sun Haven's resident artist he has been practicing his art for many years, but only recently became a sculptor. From various conversations with the player it is also assumed that he paints and works with textiles at a loom. He lives with his wife Tonya and son Topi in the house just north east of the farm as you enter Sun Haven.
Giuseppe has green hair with one silver lock, and wears a blue shirt.
Guiseppe has two schedules that he alternates between each sunny day and one that he follows on rainy days. Rainy days will replace any subsequent sunny day schedule.
Once specific relationship levels are reached, Giuseppe will send the player a letter which can be collected from the farm's mailbox.
Relationship Level 5
ey!! I was on a bit of a slump with my art recently... but something about our chats has left me feeling really inspired. I really had to thank you, XX. It feels good to be back in the swing of things, at least when it comes to art!
-Giuseppe
Dialogue
Introduction
When speaking to Giuseppe for the first time in a new game:
I heard we were getting a new neighbor. Welcome to Sun Haven, my name's Giuseppe.
Player:
What an interesting name! My name is [Player].
You think so? I come from a town on the border of the Northern and Eastern Regions. It's a pretty standard name there.
General Dialogue
General non-conversational dialogue between Giuseppe and the player. If there is a seasonal token at the end of the dialogue, it means the player can only see that dialogue during that season.
:"That Pod is a troublemaker, but I don't mind it. Topi's such a calm boy, he could stand to get into a little mischief."
:"When I'm sculpting, I try to picture the sculpture inside the stone. Then I remove the bits that don't belong."
:"Breathing in fresh air, working on my craft, and spending time with the family... This is what life is all about."
:"Tonya keeps me in shape with a good diet... but I sneak off to Liam's every now and then for a treat. Oh, don't tell!"
:"Enjoying the day? It's hard not to!"
Conversations
Cycle 1
:
Hi neighbor. Got something on your mind?
Player:
Would you say Sun Haven is a good place to raise a family?
:
Tonya and I have lived here our whole lives. Plus, we had Topi here. That's three generations of families, and we're all happy as clams!
Player:
If you could change something about Sun Haven, what would it be?
:
I guess we could use an art supplies store. I have to forage berries to make my own paint. It gets real messy...
Player:
You don't have any complaints about this town?
:
I guess we could use an art supplies store. I have to forage berries to make my own paint. It gets real messy...
Player:
So you're an artist?
:
Oh sure, I've been an artist since I was, well, close to your age. I only started sculpting about a year ago, so I'm still perfecting my craft.
Player:
A year isn't enough time? -1 Points
:
I didn't realize I was speaking with such a critic. Artistic expression has no timeline.
Player:
No matter how long it takes, progress is progress. +2 Points
:
That's what I say! Well, not exactly in those words. Actually, what I say is quite different. But I like what you said, too!
Cycle 2
:
Fine art is a satisfying form of expression, but farming seems pretty creative too.
Player:
How is farming creative?
:
You're over there growing living things all day. If you ask me, making a living thing is as creative as it gets!
Player:
That's true, it's very rewarding. +2 Points
:
I know how you feel. My art is fulfilling too, but it's nothing compared to having Topi. He's my best work yet!
Player:
I don't think of it like that. -1 Points
:
Ah, maybe you're not much of an artist then.
Player:
What other kinds of art do you do?
:
I've dabbled here and there over the years. I've done my share of painting, and still do. I also used to whittle, but I stopped because I kept cutting my fingers.
Player:
What's your favorite art form?
:
I haven't been sculpting that long, but I'm completely obsessed with it. I'm probably just in the honeymoon phase, though. I'm sure I'll discover something new in a couple months.
Player:
How do you choose which art form to practice?
:
When something new finds me, I become completely obsessed with it. I know I'm just in the honeymoon phase with sculpting right now. I'll probably discover something new in a couple months.
Cycle 3
:
How've you been, [Player]? Good company is always welcome by me.
Player:
Is there anyone here you'd consider bad company?
:
Not in the slightest! Part of why I love Sun Haven is because I consider everyone here to be a friend of mine.
Player:
What about Calvin?
:
Calvin is a riot! Have you spoken to him? He acts so grumpy all the time - it's hilarious!
Player:
What about Solon?
:
Of course I get along with Solon - he's an artist like me! It's impossible not to respect the level of mastery he's reached in blacksmithing.
Player:
Do you ever worry about Sun Haven's future?
:
You mean with all the rumors that have been going around about that monster city? It's a little unnerving, so I try not to think about it too much. Sun Haven seems to be doing pretty well, anyway!
Player:
It sounds like you're avoiding the problem. -1 Points
:
Heh, yeah maybe I am. I have to keep a brave face sometimes for Topi. I figure there's no point in worrying unless Nathaniel or Lucia tells us to.
Player:
I agree, Sun Haven is going to be just fine. +2 Points
:
Even if you're wrong, it's just nice to hear someone else say that!
Cycle 4
:
Feeling well today, [Player]? I'm trying out a new sculpting medium, myself.
Player:
What is a sculpting medium?
:
It's a fancy way of saying "the stuff I'm sculpting with." Usually I use dirt clay, but you can make sculptures out of just about anything that can be molded. Today I'm using bread dough. No, really! Sculpt the dough, then bake it, and just like that you've got a bread sculpture!
Player:
Does it taste good?
:
I'm not sure. When I bought the dough from Liam, he said I probably shouldn't eat it. But that just makes me want to eat it more... Who says I don't starve for my art!
Player:
I had no idea you could sculpt something out of dough.
:
You can sculpt with all sorts of different things. Wet sand works real well. I love making castles with Topi when we go to the beach.
Player:
What is your latest sculpture?
:
I want to get better at capturing living things in sculpture, so I've tried with some small animals. Birds and squirrels, mostly. But I want my next piece to be more ambitious... Maybe Elios?
Player:
I bet Elios would be honored if you sculpted him. +2 Points
:
He's a mighty guardian, but he also strikes me as very humble. Maybe when I finished the sculpture, I could travel to Dragon's Meet and show it to him? Nah, I'd be too nervous...
Player:
I don't think you could pull that off. -1 Points
:
I can't tell if you're being serious, or just trying to motivate me... Anyway, failure isn't a bad thing. It's how people learn. Trust me - I've learned a lot over the years!
Cycle 5
:
Gotten to know everyone yet? We're not the biggest town on the map, but we sure do have spirit.
Player:
You're one of the most spirited people in town, Giuseppe.
:
Aw gee, you think? Heh, thanks farmer! It's not often I get a compliment out of the blue. I try to stay positive. If ever I'm feeling down, I just channel that into my art.
Player:
That sounds unhealthy.
:
Huh? But Jun told me it was good practice. Maybe I should check in with that guy.
Player:
That explains a lot about you.
:
Oh, don't get the wrong idea! Not all of my art comes from a dark place. Making art is more like a kind of meditation that calms me down. That's how Jun explained it to me, anyway.
Player:
What do you want Topi to be when he grows up?
:
I don't want him to be anything, specifically. It's up to him to figure that stuff out. As long as he does what he loves and supports his family, I'd be proud.
Player:
Do you support your family? -1 Points
:
Alright, let me rephrase it: so long as he does what he loves and at least marries someone who supports a family, I'd be proud. I just want to be a grandpa one day!
Player:
You're a good role model for him, then. +2 Points
:
Sure! Except for the, um, "support the family" part since Tonya brings in all the money. If Topi is lucky enough to find someone who will support his dreams like Tonya does for me, then I'd be proud too. Really, I just want to be a grandpa one day!
Trivia
When first meeting the protagonist, Giuseppe mentions that he comes from a town on the Northern and Eastern regions, however he does not give the town's name.