Starsand Island thrives on its charming cast of characters, each with unique tastes that shape the way you build relationships. Figuring out which gifts will truly resonate can feel like a guessing game early on, but understanding these preferences is key to nurturing bonds without wasting valuable resources.
The NPCs’ gift preferences in Starsand Island are sorted by gender for easier navigation, with non-romanceable characters listed separately. Since the game is still in Early Access, some romance options may expand later on. A solid strategy is to offer Moonlit Forest Gatherables, like the versatile Moonflower, as most characters either love or like these items.
Bachelors
Graminova
Graminova is the quintessential farmer, making him naturally enthusiastic about crops. Seeds and vegetables are likely your best bets to earn his affection, so focus on handing over fresh produce whenever you can.
- Favorite❤️: Moonflower, Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Green Grape, Soybean Seeds, Moonflower Seed, Mirage Sunflower Seed, Cucumber, Wheat, Garlic, Pumpkin, Water Spinach, Plainberry, Sugar Painting (Graminova), Pasture Grass Seeds, Green Rose, Yellow/Red Sleep Lily, Yellow/Blue Moonrise, Pink Orchid
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Celeste Berry, Coconut, Chilled Twilight Salad, Ripening Fertilizer I
- Dislike👎: Fenta, Wafer Biscuits, Crispy Rice, Softwood, Bamboo Leaf
- Hate💔: Glazed Cicada, Veggie Bait, Feather
Zephyria
Zephyria, the adventurous type, responds best to items gathered from the Moonlit Forest. Collectibles from this location are his sweet spot when it comes to gifts.
- Favorite❤️: Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Moonflower, Brown/Yellow/Blue Sleep Lily, Twilight Succulent, Midnight Herb
- Like👍: Celeste Berry, Glaced Cicada, Luminfrog Fragment, Pink Hydrangea, Celeb Moth, B.C Milk, Tin, Runebird fragment, Luminbird Fragment, Pasture Grass, Emerald Hornscarab, Sunflower Seeds, Ore
- Dislike👎: Softwood Plank, Tiger Puffer
- Hate💔: Meat Bait
Delphin
Delphin’s preferences are less straightforward, as fish don’t seem to win him over. Flowers are a safer bet, so focusing on floral gifts will likely pay off.
- Favorite❤️: Blue/Light Blue/Pink Hydrangea, Moonflower, Sugar Painting (Delphin), Green Rose, Yellow/Blue Moonrise, Pink Orchid
- Like👍: Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Caco Laco, Celeste Berry, Red-Hot Medley, Wishful Heart Cookies, Braised Crab Pot, Vinegar, Twilight Succulent, Pumpkin
- Dislike👎: Softwood, Clownfish, Jelly, Strawberry Milk, Bamboo Shoot, Gold Ore
- Hate💔: Pickled Cabbage, Glowing Shell, Glaced Cicada, Fiddler Crab, Moonshade Butterfly, Red Beaded Starfish
Aurelis
Aurelis’s favorites are still somewhat of a mystery, but so far, the only confirmed favorite is Aurorite Ore. It’s likely that cooked dishes will appeal to him more, so experimenting in that direction might reveal more favored gifts.
- Favorite❤️: Aurorite Ore
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Coconut, Moonflower, Moondew Shroom, Green Sunfish, Boxfish, Giant Egg, Celeste Berry, Mushroom Soup, Rabbit Poop, Garlic, Feather, Grilled Chicken Wings, Chilled Twilight Salad, Spirit Fruit, Watermelon, Tomato, Plainberry
- Dislike👎: Velvet, Tin, Softwood, Bamboo Leaf
- Hate💔: Caco Laco, Glazed Cicada, Soy Sauce
Sylvain
Sylvain’s fondness for flowers is a straightforward path to friendship. Presenting him with various hydrangeas or other colorful blooms is a reliable way to boost your relationship.
- Favorite❤️: Blue/Light Blue Hydrangea, Moonflower, Yellow/Brown Sleep Lily, Twilight Succulent, Green Rose, Yellow/Blue Moonrise, Pink Orchid
- Like👍: Moondew Shroom, Water Spinach, Chilled Twilight Salad
- Dislike👎: Copper
- Hate💔: Frost Fizz, Glazed Cicada, Ripening Fertilizer
Youfang
Youfang clearly values bamboo-themed items, which fits perfectly given his life amid bamboo forests. This makes bamboo products your go-to gifts for him.
- Favorite❤️: Bamboo Leaf, Bamboo, Fresh Bamboo Shoot, Bamboo Shoot
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Celeste Berry, Moonflower, Moondew Shroom, Fenta, Glazed Cicada, Wheat, Garlic, Light Blue Hydrangea, Dragon Fruit, Chilled Twilight Salad
- Dislike👎: Wool
- Hate💔: Tin, Runebird Fragment
Loren
Loren stands out for his preference for technical or computer-related components, and he doesn’t seem too keen on flowers. Targeting this niche will get you farther in building his trust.
- Favorite❤️: Tin/Copper/Gold Ingot, Radiant Crystal, Magnet, Mini Reactor, Solid-State Battery, Iron Sheet, Computer Chip, Starflare Core, Eternal Alloy, Flannel
- Like👍: Star Ramen, Grilled Fish, Chilled Twilight Salad, Crispy Mushrooms, Celeste Berry, Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Caco Laco, Dragon Fruit
- Dislike👎: Four-Eyed Butterfly Fish, Copper, Pumpkinseed, Simple Pellet
- Hate💔: Blue Hydrangea, Moonflower, Glazed Cicada
Bachelorettes
Pastelle
Pastelle’s tastes lean towards crops and plants, while she is much less enthusiastic about bugs or fish. Feeding her animal feed is a guaranteed hit.
- Favorite❤️: Rabbit/Cow/Duck/Pig Feed, Mega (animal) Feed
- Like👍: Mirthshroom, Moonflower, Moondew Shroom, Twilight Succulent, Light Blue Hydrangea, Chilled Twilight Salad, Cucumber, Red Sleep Lily, Spirit Fruit, Fluffweave, Water Spinach, Pickled Cabbage, Wheat, Pasture Grass, Midnight Herb, Spirit Fruit, rice
- Dislike👎: Moorish Idol, Glazed Cicada
- Hate💔: Glazed Cicada, Luminwing butterfly
Solara
Food presents a broad appeal for Solara, though fish are a definite no-go. Her list of likes is lengthy, but sticking to sweet treats like Strawberry Mousse and Sugar Painting works best.
- Favorite❤️: Strawberry Mousse, Sugar Painting
- Like👍: Dragon Fruit, Twilight Succulent, Wishful Heart Cookies, Pink Hydrange, Chilled Twilight Salad, Blue Sleep Lily, Wheat, Pickled Water Spinach, Moonflower, Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Caco Laco, Wheat, Jelly, Pumpkin, Baked Potato, Celeste Berries
- Dislike👎: Glazed Cicada, Betta, Chinese Perch, Gold Ore, Quartz
- Hate💔: –
Zerine
As the crafting expert, Zerine appreciates rarer or processed materials. Items like ores, ropes, and fragments stand out on her list as favorites.
- Favorite❤️: Quartz, Copper/Gold/Aurorite Ore, Hemp Rope, Runebird Fragment, Moonflower Pollen, Flamecore Ore
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Grilled Chicken Wings, Pasture Grass, Moonflower, Caco Laco, Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Frost Fizz, Twilight Succulent, Red Sleep Lily, Yellow Sleep Lily, Sugarcane, Cabbage, Dragon Fruit
- Dislike👎: Premium Wood, Rabbit Poop, Copper Sheet
- Hate💔: Glazed Cicada, Celeb Moth, Mutton
Neona
Neona’s gift preferences tie in well with her quest requests, which often involve ores and fragments. Gifts related to her tasks will likely garner a positive reaction.
- Favorite❤️: Tin/Copper/Iron/Gold/Aurorite Ore, Mocha, Runebird Fragment, Quartz
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Moonflower, Moondew Shroom, Grilled Chicken Wings, Twilight Succulent, Cabbage, Wheat, Mountain And Sea Skewers, Sunflower Seeds, Watermelon, Plainberry, Pumpkin
- Dislike👎: Clownfish, Bamboo, Alloy, Copper Ingot
- Hate💔: Red Firefly, Caco Laco, Glazed Cicada, Coconut (drink), Solarwing Butterfly
Stella
Unlike some of her peers, Stella doesn’t respond to fish or bugs. I found that crafted items like cat pillows don’t provoke much reaction, so sticking with her favorite treats is safer.
- Favorite❤️: Black Tea Macaron
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Moonflower, Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Fenta, Fries, Pasture Grass, Grilled Chicken Wings, Water Spinach, Watermelon, Red Sleep Lily, Giant Egg, Crispy Noodles, Beef Jerky, Crispy Rice, Frost Fizz, Honey
- Dislike👎: Glazed Cicada, Charcoal, Velvet, Chinese Perch, Bamboo Leaf
- Hate💔: –
Lunelle
Lunelle favors more delicate, feminine gifts, especially fabrics such as flannel, linen, and leather. These clothing materials are her preferred way to feel appreciated.
- Favorite❤️: Flannel, Linen, White/Black/Blue/Orange Fabric, Leather
- Like👍: Blue Hydrangea, Moonflower, Mirthshroom, Moondew Shroom, Chilled Twilight Salad, Wheat, Pink Hydrangea
- Dislike👎: Iron, Caco Laco, Luminwing Butterfly, Frost Fizz, Glaced Cicada
- Hate💔: Chinese Perch
Alex
Alex shows a liking for wood-related items, though interestingly he doesn’t focus on crafting components specifically. Gifts related to timber and natural materials will earn his favor.