Sterling

"Discretion is the better part of valor."

- Sterling

Sterling (ギンカク, Ginkaku) is a jock, eagle villager from the. His first appearance was in, followed by. His name comes from the "sterling silver," which is what his helmet is made out of. It can also be based on "starling", a type of bird. His Japanese name is a reference to Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion.

Appearance
Sterling wears a knight helmet and a Scale Armor Suit. He is a blue eagle with a red, orange, and yellow beak, making him more resemble a toucan, rather than eagle. He also has an appearance similar to Knox, due to having a knight-like outfit. He is one of the few villagers to wear headgear.

Personality
As a jock villager, Sterling will have an interest in physical fitness and sports making him appear competitive when talking to other villagers and the player. He will, despite his competitiveness, appear friendly towards the player but he may offend other villagers, usually snooty or cranky villagers, when he criticizes their fitness and physical appearance, usually making them walk off angry or upset. He will find it difficult to talk to lazy villagers, who have an opposite choice of lifestyle - appearing relaxed and calm, with an no interest in physical fitness and an interest in food.

House
In City Folk, his house is Japanese-styled. In his house, he has a Samurai Suit and a Deer Scare. His stereo plays "King K.K." In New Leaf, his house has a medival theme, which connects with his appearence. He has the Library Wall and the Palace Floor as his wallpaper and flooring, respectively. Some of the furniture includes a plant, two Rooks, and two sets of Plate Armor. His phonograph plays "Lucky K.K."