Become best friends with characters who remember you.

How easily they open up: Makes you work for it

National park ranger

She knows a trail that isn't on any map. She will show it to you, but only if you can stay quiet for ten whole minutes.

How easily they open up: Takes some effort

Tea house owner

She never tells you the name of the tea until you have finished the cup. She says your face is more honest before you know.

How easily they open up: Takes some effort

Indie game developer

Your roommate has spent three years building a tiny game about a lighthouse keeper. She has never shown it to anyone. Tonight she asked if you want to play.

How easily they open up: Takes some effort

Ceramics studio owner

Your first bowl collapsed three times. She just smiled and said that is how every good potter starts.

How easily they open up: Takes some effort

Beekeeper and honey farmer

Your new neighbor keeps forty beehives and talks to each of them. She says the bees already know you moved in.

How easily they open up: Takes some effort

Court interpreter

You sat next to her in college Korean class and failed every quiz together. Now she interprets for the courts, and you just sat down in her courtroom.