Willy

The Mermaid's Pendant is a special marriage item in Stardew Valley that can be purchased from the Ancient Mariner for 5,000. The Ancient Mariner appears on the Beach during rainy seasons before 7:00 PM (in the area with the tide pools, accessible by repairing the bridge for 300 wood) in any season except winter.
To summon the Ancient Mariner in winter, you need to use the Rain Totem.

Once you reach 10 hearts with one of the marriage candidates, Lewis will send you a letter telling you about the Pendant:

Down-to-earth and practical, Willy is a man of action. His life is inextricably linked to the sea and fishing, and this shapes his character. He's not given to idle chatter, but he also shows genuine concern: for example, he's one of the first in the game to give the player a fishing rod to help them get their bearings, and over time, he becomes a trusted mentor.

Rough on the outside, kind on the inside. At first glance, Willie might seem abrupt or even withdrawn due to his appearance (battered cap, beard, shabby clothes). But beneath this exterior lies a warm heart.

Independent and solitary, he leads a solitary life, living in a fishing shop on the beach and devoting most of his free time to his passion—fishing. While he has friends (like the writer Elliot, with whom he frequently socializes), he's generally not very sociable with the rest of the town.

Reserved in his displays of affection, Willie tries to maintain a distance to avoid seeming intrusive, especially when interacting with the player—a character noticeably younger than him.

He has his own habits and weaknesses. Willie's hobbies include fishing and spending time in the saloon (for example, with friends like Gus or Mayor Lewis). He also smokes a pipe or cigars.

He doesn't like being argued with, offended, or called stupid.

Willie also has a personal story: he once lived in the city with his wife, but she cheated on him, and he was forced to leave. This event largely shaped his introverted nature and love of solitude.

Pelican Town is located in Stardew Valley, east of your farm. This is where most of the game's inhabitants live, work, and socialize. Life here is calm and measured, and the people are very friendly.

Lewis is the city's mayor; he's been in office for 20 years. He notes that he hasn't had any competition for the job since he first took it.

The northwest entrance to the town connects to the Bus Stop and then to the Farm. The southwest passage leads to the forest, home to Marnie's Ranch, Leah's Cottage, and the Wizard's Tower. Directly south of the town is the Beach, and to the north are the Mountains, Robin's Carpenter's Shop, the Mine, the Adventurer's Guild, the Railroad, and the Quarry. Residents decorate their homes according to the season, and almost every house has flowers or trash cans.

Pelican City is located in the Ferngill Republic, which is at war with the Gotoro Empire on the other side of the Gem Sea.

Willy is a resident of Pelican Town, a local fisherman. He lives in a fishing shop on the beach south of town. He grew up sailing among the Fern Islands. He returns from his latest voyage on the second day after the player settles in at the farm, informing them of this in a letter. Willy sells fishing supplies in his shop, which is open almost every day.

Willie typically wakes up around 6:10 a.m. and spends a few hours fishing on the beach, then works in his fish store from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After the store closes, he often continues fishing on the beach until around 10:00 p.m. In the winter, after work, he goes to the saloon instead of the beach. On the 9th of each spring, he has an appointment at the clinic.

Willie's shop is closed on Saturdays while he is fishing, but if it rains, he leaves the shop open.

His schedule may vary depending on the season, weather, or specific days of the week. Below are the deviations from his schedule, listed in order of priority (for example, if it's raining, this schedule will take precedence over all others).

Willie spends most of his time fishing when not working in his shop. He can also often be seen in the saloon in the evenings, especially during the winter. His cabin is located near Elliot's, and the two are the only residents of the beach.