Sterling

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Favorite saying	"Discretion is the better part of valor."
Catchphrase	"skraaaaw"
Clothing	[[Item: (New Horizons)\|]]
Main appearances
	DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue; WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
	Film HHD aF PC
	Names in other languages ギンカク; 은수리; Beccodì; Horst 银阁; Manfred; Arni; Sterling 银阁; Manfred; Arni; Стерлинг
	Phrase in other languages やあッ; 호옷; chicchirò; krahkrah 呀啊; kaputt; mancuernas; havik 呀啊; kaputt; escróóó; клекот

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Sterling is a jock, eagle villager from the Animal Crossing series. His first appearance was in Animal Crossing: City Folk, followed by Animal Crossing: New Leaf. 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. The name may also be a nod to the Sterling Renaissance Festival. His Japanese name is a reference to Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion.

Characteristics

Appearance

Sterling wears a knight helmet. 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

Below is a brief description of the jock personality. For more information, click here.

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 no interest in physical fitness and an interest in food.

Preferences

In City Folk

Favorites
Clothing	Striking
Clothing	Fancy
Furniture Genre	Retro/Playful
Furniture Series	Blue
Furniture Color	Blue

Ideal Furniture for Sterling – Blue Retro/Playful

Name	Price	Available From
Ball Catcher	2,040	Tom Nook
Hurdle	980	Tom Nook
Master Sword	2,800	Spotlight

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More Retro/Playful Furniture

In New Leaf

Picture
	Discretion is the better part of valor.

Biography
Siblings	Eldest of five
Skill	Doing chin-ups
Goal	Police officer
Fear	Bug

Favorites
Clothing	Historical
Clothing	Flashy
Color	Blue
Coffee
Type	Kilimanjaro
Milk	A little bit
Sugar	One spoonful

Ideal Gifts for Sterling – Blue Historical

Name	Price	Available From
Kotatsu	1,200	Timmy & Tommy's
Master Sword	-	Fortune Cookie
Ninja Shirt	420	Ables (All)
Scale-Armor Suit	480	Ables (All)
Vertigo Shirt	420	Ables (All)
Vertigo Tee	380	Ables (All)
Ninja Pants	480	Ables (All)
Samurai Pants	800	Ables (All)
Scale-Armor Pants	1,000	Ables (All)
King Tut Mask	12,000	Accessory Corner

More Blue Items

More Historical Items

In New Horizons

Photo
	Discretion is the better part of valor.

Favorites
Style	Simple
Style	Elegant
Color	Blue / Red

Ideal Gifts for Sterling – Blue / Red Simple and Elegant Items

Name	Price	Available From
Business suitcoat (Navy blue)	1,960 Bells	Able Sisters
Chimayo vest (Navy blue)	1,120 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Colorful striped sweater (Navy, light blue & pink)	1,200 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Concierge uniform (Red)	1,920 Bells	Able Sisters
Conductor's cap (Red)	1,680 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop
Conductor's jacket (Red)	1,960 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop
Farmer overalls (Red)	1,600 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Fischerhemd	1,800 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Flight-crew uniform (Navy blue)	2,800 Bells	Able Sisters
Mariachi clothing (Navy blue)	2,520 Bells	Able Sisters
Maxi shirtdress (Red)	2,000 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
No. 2 shirt	560 Bells	Nook Shopping
Old commoner's kimono (Blue)	1,920 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Prince's tunic (Blue)	4,800 Bells	Able Sisters
Robot hero tee (Blue)	800 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop
Sailor's shirt (Navy blue)	1,400 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop
School uniform with necktie (Navy blue)	1,600 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop
School uniform with ribbon (Navy blue)	1,600 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop
Silk hat (Blue)	Not for sale	Gulliver
Tweed jacket (Berry red)	1,680 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Yodel cardigan (Navy blue)	1,440 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Zen uniform (Red)	1,280 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop

More Blue Items
More Red Items

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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 medieval theme, which connects with his appearance. 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."

In New Leaf

Items:

Wall:

Floor:

Music:

No music

In New Horizons

Items:

Jail Bars	Bunk Bed
Barrel	Wall-Mounted Candle
Dinnerware	Utility Sink
Tool Cart	Cassette Player
Document Stack	Den Chair
Den Desk	Key Holder

Wall:

Dungeon Wall

Floor:

Basement Flooring

Music:

K.K. Dirge

Card profiles

Happy Home Designer amiibo Card

Card back

#048 Sterling - Series 1

Star sign:	Sagittarius
Birthday:	December 11
Dice value:	6
Hand sign:	Rock

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Gallery

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Animal Crossing: City Folk
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Names in other languages

	ギンカク Ginkaku	Possibly from 銀閣寺 (Ginkaku-ji), the silver counterpart of Knox's Japanese namesake. The temple is not actually silver, despite its name.

	은수리 Eunsuri	silver eagle

	银阁

	Стерлинг Unknown	-

	Sterling	-

	Horst	-

	Arni	-

	Manfred	-

	Beccodì	-