Lulukoko Background Characters (Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns)

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These characters are commonly referred to as "faceless characters", as they exist but have no character portraits when spoken to. The "faceless" have distinct models which are shared between each of them. However, each of them have unique dialogue and even stories which connect them to other "faceless" and main characters. The list below is all of Lulukoko's background characters.

Huemac
Huemac is a boatman who transports people to and from different islands for a living. His lines are references to the Amazon jungle and places within it. In the Japanese version, Huemac is referred to as Amazo (アマゾ).

Andes
Andes visits Lulukoko each week for shopping. She LOVES potatoes. Potatoes are incredibly important, you know? Her lines (and name) are a reference to the Andes mountains and surrounding areas. In the Japanese version, Andes is spelled アンデス.

Angie
Angie is from a family of treasure hunters. Like her relatives before her, she came to Lulukoko seeking adventure and is particularly excited about the ruins in town. Her character concept is a reference to Lara Croft from the 2001 Tomb Raider movie, portrayed by Angelina Jolie. In the Japanese version, Angie is spelled アンジー.

Mazatl
Mazatl is a man with more money than he needs. He recently received a revelation from the Spirits, telling him to construct a floating island. His lines and name refer to Mazatlán, Mexico. Mazatlán is a region that was inhabited by the Aztecs, and the people used floating islands to cultivate crops. In the Japanese version, Mazatl is referred to as Azteca (アステカ).

Chaha
Chaha is an older gentleman who's a regular visitor of the Carasello cafe. He has a slight fixation on the twins... His name is a reference to the Chaha language of Ethiopia. In the Japanese version, Chaha is spelled チャハ.

Kalea
Kalea is one half of a lovey-dovey duo. She's a native of Lulukoko, but she travels to and from the other two towns. Everything she does is with her significant other (Huayna) in mind. Her name is Hawaiian for both "flower wreath" and "the Beloved". Together, Kalea and Huayna are references to young love. In the Japanese version, Kalea is referred to as Clan (クラン).

Keone
Keone is the owner of the fruit store, Santo de Mango. He's good friends with Siluka, and sometimes give her extra fruit for no charge. His name is Hawaiian for "God's Gracious Gift". The shop name of Santo de Mango can be translated as "Saint of Mangoes". In the Japanese version, Keone is referred to as Cocopaya (ココパヤ).

Fetu
Fetu is the owner of the store Jambalaya. He enjoys the nearby ruins and goes fishing as a hobby. He's also an admirer of Caolila. His name's origin is Pacific Islander, and means "God of the Night" and "Star". In Polynesian culture, the stars are used to navigate fishing expeditions. In the Japanese version, Fetu is referred to as Fundy (ファンディ).

Hoala
Hoala works for the Part Time Job agency's branch in Lulukoko. He maintains a positive and cheerful attitude in regards to work, and enjoys getting others to do jobs. Sometimes, though, he'll complain about standing for the entirety of his shifts. Hoala's name is a Hawaiian word meaning "incite to action". In the Japanese version, Hoala is spelled ホアラ (or 仲介人/Agency Worker).

Huayna
Huayna is one half of a lovey-dovey duo. He's a native of Lulukoko, but he travels to and from the other two towns. Everything he does is with his significant other (Kalea) in mind. His name is Native American for "youthful". Together, Huayna and Kalea are references to young love. In the Japanese version, Huayna is spelled ワイナ.

Indy
Indy is a professor of archaeology visiting Lulukoko to survey the nearby ruins. On the side, he seems to be a treasure hunter. His character is, quite clearly, a parody of Indiana Jones. In the Japanese version, Indy is spelled インディ.

Jolyne
Jolyne is a marine biologist studying the marine ecosystem of Lulukoko. Her name and lines are most likely references to Jolyne Cujoh and the Stone Ocean arc of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure which debuted in 1999. In the Japanese version, Jolyne is spelled ジョリーン.

Kaua
Kaua likes to remind you to take things easy and not work too hard! Overexerting yourself is the last thing he'll encourage you to do. His name is a reference to the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, known as "one of the wettest spots on earth". In the Japanese version, Kaua is spelled カウア.

Kiska
Kiska is a bit of a door mat when it comes to his wife. He comes to Lulukoko to do grocery shopping in her stead, and tends to get an earful if he messes anything up. Kiska's name is shared with the Kiska Volcano housed in the Aleutian Islands. In the Japanese version, Kiska is spelled キサカ.

Kumu
Kumu is a beekeeper that lives in Lulukoko. He encourages the player to practice beekeeping and provides general trivia about bees themselves. His name is an alternate spelling of the Vei word Kúmu meaning "bee", not the Hawaiian word Kumu meaning "teacher". The Vei language is a regional language of Grand Cape Mount, Liberia in Africa. In the Japanese version, Kumu is spelled クム.

Lini
Lini is a kind lady who gives the player advice about feeding wild animals and keeping the bag space open. Her name is Hawaiian for "softest ray of light". In the Japanese version, Lini is spelled リニ.

Luana
Luana, like Chaha, has a bit of a fascination with someone more than half her age. That someone being Ludus. She can spend hours outside of his shop, wistfully pining for days long past...Her name is Hawaiian for "enjoyment". In the Japanese version, Luana is spelled ルアナ.

Machu
Machu is a shy, but nice guy to talk to if you get a chance to do so! He tries to get some shopping done with what little money he has, but he primarily comes to Lulukoko to be around people. Machu gets a bit lonely back in his hometown. His name is a reference to Machu Picchu and things relating to the surrounding area. In the Japanese version, Machu is spelled マチュ.

Marama
Marama is a resident of Lulukoko who does more advertising for Caolila's store than Caolila herself. She loves fish, but does admit there's more to food than pescatarian dishes. Her name is Polynesian for "moon". The moon is another sky object Polynesian peoples use to navigate the sea for fishing expeditions. In the Japanese version, Marama is referred to as Magra (マグラ).

Malana
Malana works part-time at Lala Salama, Lulukoko's inn. He's indebted to Tototara for the kind treatment he received when he stayed at the inn while he was younger. His name is of Hawaiian origin meaning "relaxing". His lines and Japanese name are a reference to the Hawaiian concept of gratitude. In the Japanese version, Malana is referred to as Maharo (マハロ).

Manoa
Manoa is a woman visiting from a distant town beyond the mountains just past Lulukoko. She's often asked to bring back souvenirs for her friends when she goes shopping. Manoa shares her name with the Manoa Valley of Hawaii. It's a region surrounded by mountains near Honolulu. In the Japanese version, Manoa is spelled マノア.

Maya
Maya is an astronomer studying the position of the stars from Lulukoko. His name and lines are references to the Mayan civilization and culture. In the Japanese version, Maya is spelled マヤ.

Mele
Mele is a native of Lulukoko. She enjoys fishing, much like the other residents of the town. She'll provide the player some simple tips on fishing and a little bit of farming! Mele is a Hawaiian word for "chant". In the Japanese version, Mele is spelled メレ.

Nadim
Nadim is a fisherman and long-time work partner of Zahau. He travels between the three towns on fishing business, but gets the biggest hauls from Lulukoko. Nadim is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "friend" and "confidant". In the Japanese version, Nadim is spelled ナディム.

Naru
Naru is an athletic swimmer that's obsessed with the ocean. She loves the seafood dishes served in Lulukoko. Naru's name is an alternative spelling of Nauru, an island country in Micronesia. In the Japanese version, Naru is spelled ナル.

Nazca
Nazca is an artist living in Lulukoko on a low budget, "starving artist" lifestyle. Nazca's name refers to the Nazca art and architectural culture of Peru. In the Japanese version, Nazca is referred to as Nasca (ナスカ/ A globally accepted alternate spelling of Nazca).

Olmeca
Olmeca is a sculptor and avid cat-lover. Most of his clientele are referrals from Ludus. Olmeca's name is a reference to the Olmec civilization and artistic culture. The Olmecs were known for their giant stone head sculptures. In the Japanese version, Olmeca is spelled オルメカ.

Paani
Paani is a relatively minor background character. He compliments your tools and provides subtle hints about tool upgrades when spoken to. His name is Hindi for "water". In the Japanese version, Paani is spelled パアニ.

Poliahu
Poliahu is a pleasant homemaker in Lulukoko who enjoys cooking and sharing tips on the utilities in your house. In Hawaiian mythology, Poli'ahu is the name given to one of the four goddesses of snow. In the Japanese version, Poliahu is spelled ポリアフ.

Quinn
Quinn is the store owner of Polepole in Lulukoko. She's very enthusiastic about her sales! In the Japanese version, Quinn is referred to as Qina (キナ).

Rey
Rey loves all plants and animals exotic. She travels the world looking for rare animals to document and research. In the Japanese version, Rey is spelled レイ.