Limberg

Limberg is a cranky mouse villager in the who appears in all games to date. His name is a shortening of, a type of cheese with a strong odor, which may reflect his rough and unshaven appearance. His Japanese name comes from rakkyō,, similarly referencing a strong smell. His catchphrase, squinky, is a combination of the noise a mouse makes, squeak, and the word stinky.

Appearance
Limberg is an orange mouse with pink cheeks and a gray five-o'clock shadow. The inside of his ears is blue. He has a black, diamond-shaped nose and an orange tail with darker orange stripes on it. The pattern on the inside of his ears changed in and has stayed the same in every game since. In, he has light brown tips on his paws and feet.

Personality
As a cranky villager, Limberg will appear mature compared to other personality types. This will make him appear belittling and insensitive to other villagers, including the player. Despite this, he will learn to confide in the player, considering them his only friend. He will enjoy the usual hobbies, but for relaxation and peace rather than for competition. He will find it difficult to socialize with peppy villagers, who he will criticize when talking to other villagers. He will get along with normal and snooty villagers, as well as other cranky villagers, who he will share deeper conversations with. He will, on occasion, annoy a normal villager, usually when being mean about something or someone.

In
Limberg was added to on May 12, 2022.

Trivia

 * Limberg appears on the album cover of "Spring Blossoms."