Stephen is a former bandit that the player can let into the town following the early events of the main scenario quest. He has promised to reform his ways and become a productive member of the town. If let back into the town (the player is given the option to choose whether he is exiled or not), he can be found in the Tavern.
Following his reform from banditry, he has had a change of heart. He has become appreciative of the townfolk who have been helping him, namely Mari and Ronald who took him in and offered work at the Tavern as well as a room upstairs for him to reside in. He is also grateful to the player for letting him have a second chance to redeem himself.
Stephen can be seen wearing a red hat and shirt, and has short brown hair.
Stephen currently has only one schedule that they follow, regardless if it is sunny or rainy.
General
Time
Activity
06:00
Appears at the Tavern.
Quests
This NPC is not involved in any quests or collections.
Mail
Once specific relationship levels are reached, Stephen will send mail to the player which can be collected from the farm's mailbox.
Relationship Level 5
I still remember that day on the bridge, the guards shackles tight around my wrists. I thought I'd be cozying up in a nice jail cell for... who knows how long. And I would have deserved it, too. But you told them, 'No, give this guy another chance'. But you didn't stop there. You came to the tavern and talked to me. You made me really feel like I belonged to Sun Haven. I only wish I tried coming here before I fell into a life of crime, heh. Anyways, I gotta get back to mopping the tavern. Take care of you and yours, yeah?
-Stephen
Dialogue
General Dialogue
General non-conversational dialogue between Stephen 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.
:"You! You're the reason I'm a free man. I owe ya!"
:"It's not bad, making honest money."
:"Ronald and Mari got plenty of work for me. I even got my own bed upstairs!"
:"I don't care what kind of work I do. It's nice just having a roof over my head."
:"Good food, fun atmosphere. This place is pretty slick!"
Conversations
Cycle 1
:
Oh- heh... It's you... Stephen coughs nervously, not able to find his words for a moment. Er... say, I never did have a moment to say this, but... thanks for the second chance you gave me back there.
Player:
You're welcome for the second chance.
:
I promise that my days of poaching are behind me! I didn't mean to harm anyone, especially not any animals or anything like that. It's relieving to be living on the right side of the law!
Player:
You better be on your best behavior from now on.-1 Points
:
...Right. Stephen coughs into his hand, a look of shame on his face.
Player:
We all make mistakes in life. +1 Points
:
Boy am I glad you're the forgiving type. I won't let it go to waste, that's a promise!
Player:
Why turn to crime in the first place?
:
I want to say that I was a poor young boy who didn't have any choice... but that isn't entirely honest. I have a lot to reflect on now that I've gotten this second chance.
Player:
Welcome to the right side of the law.
:
Heheh. I've got you to thank for that, don't I? Who knew old Stephen would get a second chance.
Player:
I hope you learn that honesty pays.
:
Heheh. I've got you to thank for the opportunity, don't I? Who knew old Stephen would get a second chance.
Cycle 2
:
You know what's crazy? You gave me a new lease on life, but I don't think we ever introduced ourselves! My name is Stephen. The... er, retired poacher.
Player:
You can call me [Player]. I'm the farmer.
:
You mean to tell me our Glorite operation got taken out by a farmer? ... ...Heheheh. That's life, isn't it?
Player:
I'm not JUST a farmer.
:
After the things I've heard about you, I'm inclined not to argue!
Player:
I'm someone of many talents.
:
After the things I've heard about you, I'm inclined not to argue!
Player:
Do you ever think of working any other jobs?
:
Eh, I don't know. The only things I've been good at are stealing and helping out Mari n' Ronald. I try to stick with what I know I'm good at.
Player:
Give something new a try sometime. +1 Points
:
Well... I got a second chance at life, maybe that's a wake up call to, you know, 'find myself' or whatever you want to call it. Alright, I'll think about it!
Player:
You lack motivation. -1 Points
:
I'm comfortable with where I am. If that's lacking motivation, then that's how it is.
Trivia
There are two Steam achievements associated with Stephen. "A second chance" will unlock when the player decides to give Stephen a second chance. "Justice" will unlock when the player sends Stephen to jail. Both achievements cannot be accomplished in a single save, they must be achieved on two different characters.