Bear Family Custom NPCs - An Add-On for East Scarp

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,590 endorsements) 📥 152,553 downloads 📌 v1.1.1 📅 1/4/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By maddogofblank · New Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 11/8/2025 📅 Created: 1/4/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗
3📦 East Scarp Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #22 of 83 New Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hello from the Bear Family!

(Image descriptions are underneath each image, highlight as needed.)

Image Description: A pair of wooden bear statues standing upright on their hindlegs, holding a large banner between them, against a background of the grassy ground and the wooden Bear Lodge within East Scarp. The banner reads "The Bear Family". Gunnar mixing a potion, Sig drinking a Joja cola, and Teren listening to headphones are seated on top of the banner. Sondra dancing and Gudrun reading a book while seated on the ground are in front of the banner. Sassy, a German Shepherd dog, sits in front of the right wooden bear statue.This custom NPC mod introduces five new NPCs and their dog into the East Scarp neighborhood of Pelican Town.


Sondra Bear
Image Description: Sondra holding her pointer finger up, with a plus sign, a division sign, and a US dollar sign floating above her head. The quote beside her says: "One of the more enjoyable aspects of teaching someone maths is watching their eyes ever so slowly glaze over and then you bring up the tax fraud and they snap to attention."

A widow trying to be the best aunt she can be to three (+ a bonus one) wild niblings while keeping the memory of her husband alive,

Aunt Sondra Brazier Bear is only 5'4" and turning 50 again this year (and next year), used to teach accounting back in Zuzu City, and loves music, flowers, and the finer things in life.

Image Description: Sig with his eyes closed and half-smirking. The quote beside him says: "Winter's a good time to change things up. Maybe get another tattoo. Something tasteful or something tacky, that's the hard question."

A recently discharged soldier who saw a fair bit of everything in Gotoro and is just getting back into the civilian life, Sig (never Sigurd) Bear is grumpy and a bit down on his luck, but with the help of his family starts to see the good in things again even despite starting his life over. He's 28, 6'5", and can absolutely carry that for you, whatever.

Gunnar Bear

Image Description: Gunnar with a hesitant smile and a sweat drop on his face. The quote beside him says: "So with enough red mushrooms and some muscle remedy, you'll see the hat man. I don't remember what happened after that, though. Also, I do not recommend it."

A college graduate who is trying to take the first steps in ach

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Bear Family Custom NPCs is a small expansion mod for East Scarp that adds the Bear family to Stardew Valley, featuring new recipes, items, and romance options. It includes a story-driven experience with custom art, a house exterior, and original music, making it a content-rich addition for players seeking more NPC interactions.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Bear family as custom NPCs to the Valley
Introduces new recipes and items
Includes romance options with the new characters
Features a custom house exterior and additional building assets
Original music composed by TheFrenchDodo
Story and most art created by Mad Dog, with additional assets by Yri

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,590 endorsements and over 152k downloads
  • Adds meaningful content: new NPCs, recipes, items, and romance
  • High-quality presentation with custom art, house exterior, and original music

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires East Scarp mod to function, adding an extra dependency
  • Small expansion—may not satisfy players looking for large-scale overhauls
  • No explicit compatibility notes for other mods, so potential conflicts with other NPC mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players who enjoy expanding the game with new characters and stories, especially those already using East Scarp. If you like romance options and collecting new recipes, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer vanilla-only or don't want to manage additional dependencies.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure you have East Scarp installed and updated before adding this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like SMAPI's mod folder to keep track of dependencies.
  • Check the mod's page for any required content packs or additional setup steps.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
maddogofblank
Version
1.1.1
Downloads
152,553
Endorsements
1,590
Category
New Characters
Created
1/4/2025
Updated
11/8/2025

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