Bear Family Custom NPCs - An Add-On for East Scarp
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🔍 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!
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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.
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.
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
A college graduate who is trying to take the first steps in ach
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
📊 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
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.
💡 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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