My Time At Sandrock is the wonderful slice of life RPG sequel to My Time at Portia and its Early Access is coming out next week on May 26th 2022. Considering how much time I’ve clocked into My Time At Portia it’s an understatement to say that I’m excited for this one to come out. And as such, I’ll be coming out with some fun guides for the game.
My Time At Sandrock has Early Access on Steam and Epic Games. (Unfortunately for console players, you’ll need to wait until 2023 for its release). And just like any Early Access version of any game, Pathea will continue to add regular updates from new features, missions, character dialogue etc. So expect this guide to be changing over time.
Disclaimer: My Time At Sandrock was released on the 26th of May 2022 in Early Access. As such information in this guide is subject to changes and additions. We’ll be adding more to this guide as the game updates!
Note: This article has been updated from July 2023.
My Time At Sandrock Bachelors
As of the new My Time At Sandrock updates there has been a number of eligible bachelors. Here’s everything you need to know about where to find them, their favourite gifts and how to befriend/marry one!
If you want to read about the female romance characters, tab this link open too!
Arvio

Birthday | Autumn 6 |
Occupation | General Store Owner |
Location | By The Stairs. Opens from 8:00 to 22:00. |
Arvio is the owner of Sandrock’s general store By the Stairs. He is a salesman by heart and works hard to improve his shop and its sales. Like his older sister, Amirah, he is a native of Barnarock and had a hard start in life. Arvio cares deeply for his sister and would never do anything – including business – that could upset their relationship. He enjoys relaxing under a sunshade looking at the oasis or relaxing in the gaming centre. His sister often joins him for dinner.
Arvio’s Desires: Cowprint Sofa (+18), Retro Fan (+24), Water (+9)

GIFTS
Loved Gifts | |
Alloy DaggersAlloy Daggers (+20) Aluminum Axe (+20) Aluminum Pickhammer (+20) Chromium Axe (+20) Chromium Pickhammer (+20) Day of the Bright Sun Blimp Model (+20) Gemstone Daggers (+20) Titanium Daggers (+20) Creepy Pumpkin Bottoms (+19) Creepy Pumpkin Jacket (+19) Four Leaf Clover Necklace (+19) Helper Box (+19) Large Storage Box (+19) Sandfish Aquarium (+19) Yakboy Swing (+19) | Retro Fan (+18) Running Happy Yakmel Balloon (+18) Simple Bookcase (+18) Winter Solstice Yakmel Doll (+18) Diamond (+17) Cat-on-a-Cact-o’-Lantern (+16) Cowboy Scarecrow (+16) Pro Gamer Chair (+16) Art Museum Model (+15) Coral Horn (+15) Dancing Lion Doll (+15) Fairy Fox Mask (+15) Golfing Astronaut Model (+15) Passya Game Kid (+12) Squeaky Toy (+12) Tin Frog (+12) |
Liked Gifts | |
Chromium Daggers (+10) Colorful Pagoda Jar (+10) Iron Axe (+10) Iron Pickhammer (+10) Steel Daggers (+10) Amber Pendant (+9) Beautiful Porcelain Cup (+9) Ceramic Vase (+9) Clear Sky Painted Pottery (+9) Diamond Earrings (+9) Exquisite Painted Pottery (+9) Iron Dagger (+9) Two-tone Waistband (+9) Fine Hot and Sour Fish (+8) Gold (+8) Jade Bracelet (+8) Wooden Storage (+8) | Arvio Figurine (+7) Dragon’s Blood (+7) Hot and Sour Fish (+7) Mushroom Forest Cake (+7) Opal (+7) Picnic Basket (+7) Rosestone (+7) Spinel (+7) Undead Grass (+7) Fluorite (+6) Needle Stonecrop (+6) Silver Ore (+6) Spicy and Sour Potato (+6) Titanium Ore (+6) Water (+6) |
Hated Gifts | |
Dregs (-5) Food Scraps (-5) Lizard Tooth (-5) Old Jeans (-5) | Ruined Cloth (-5) Ruined Glass (-5) Ruined Paper (-5) Venom (-5) |
Arvio’s Relationship Perks
• Buddy: Receive a 10% discount when buying items at By The Stairs
• Friend: Receive a 20% discount when buying items at By The Stairs
• Good Friend: Receive a 25% discount when buying items at By The Stairs
Burgess

Birthday | Spring 20 |
Occupation | Water Shop |
Location | Patrols Around Sandrock |
Burgess appears to be an honest, conscientious, loyal, but uptight individual and a member of the Church of the Light. However, he is shown to be very anxious to always do the right thing. While good-hearted and peaceful by nature, Burgess is strongly encouraged by both his job and Pen to face the threats of Sandrock. He is also an amateur cook and displays a love for fish.

GIFTS
Loved Gifts | |
Large Storage Box (+19) Chestnut Fish-heads (+18) Large Desert Mudfish (+17) Elegant Sun Umbrella (+16) Cistanche (+15) | Rhino Horn Cactus (+15) Yakboy Display Board (+15) Yakboy Mirror (+15) Steamed Sandfish (+14) Rib Meat (+12) |
Liked Gifts | |
Super Dew Collector (+10) Dew Collector (+9) Diamond (+9) Shiny Scorpion (+9) Copper Pott (+8) Dried Sandacuda (+8) Frying Pan (+8) Gold (+8) Wooden Storage (+8) Chestnut Pork (+7) Cilantro Omelet (+7) Mountain Rose (+7) Opal (+7) Rosestone (+7) | Soup Pot (+7) Spinel (+7) Tomato Beef Brisket (+7) Biocrust (+6) Five Spice Powder (+6) Fluorite (+6) Mush (+6) Sand Tea Noodles (+6) Scorpster (+6) Water (+6) Fertilizer (+5) Soy Sauce (+5) Vinegar (+5) Yakmel Milk (+5) |
Hated Gifts | |
All Weapons (-5) Dregs (-5) Food Scraps (-5) Gunpowder (-5) Lizard Tooth (-5) Niter (-5) | Industrial Explosives (-5) Old Jeans (-5) Ruined Cloth (-5) Ruined Glass (-5) Ruined Paper (-5) Venom (-5) |
Burgess’ Relationship Perks
• Buddy: There is a 3% chance to receive a letter from Burgess in the morning with 2 Water attached.
Ernest

Birthday | Spring 25 |
Occupation | Writer |
Location | Around Sandrock |
Ernest is a reporter from Atara sent to Sandrock to write an article on ‘Ernie’s World’, only for his train to be accosted by Logan and Haru. Eager for a more interesting headline, Ernest does his best to interview the residents of Sandrock to learn more about these local criminals.
Ernest is also an aspiring writer and is known for writing books for preteens. However his books were criticized harshly for a lack of character depth, which was also noted by Jasmine. Despite this, he still maintains a love for books.

GIFTS
Ernest loves a lot of the items available during the Day of Memories, Sandrock’s Halloween-themed event.
Liked Gifts | |
Premium Wood Desk (+10) Chestnut Fish-heads (+9) Diamond (+9) Eagle Flute (+9) Fine Fish Porridge (+9) Wooden Bookcase (+9) Cistanche (+8) Fine Mushroom Forest Cake (+8) Gold (+8) Rhino Horn Cactus (+8) Stewed Eagle Cistanche (+8) Around the World in However Many Days (+7) Cantaloupe (+7) | Crafted Pencilholder (+7) Fish Porridge (+7) Mushroom Forest Cake (+7) Opal (+7) Rosestone (+7) Spinel (+7) Yakmel Doll (+7) Avocado (+6) Desert Mushroom (+6) Fluorite (+6) Journey to the East (+6) Pioneer (+6) Tomato (+6) |
Hated Gifts | |
All Weapons (-5) Dregs (-5) Food Scraps (-5) Gunpowder (-5) Lizard Tooth (-5) Niter (-5) | Old Jeans (-5) Ruined Cloth (-5) Ruined Glass (-5) Ruined Paper (-5) Venom (-5) Super Shock Shield (-5) |
Ernest’s Relationship Perks
None for now.
Fang

Birthday | Winter 22 |
Occupation | Doctor |
Location | Fang and X Clinic. Opens from 7:00 to 19:00. Sometimes – Outskirts of Sandrock |
The Fang and X Clinic is a shop located at the top right corner of Sandrock and above High Noon Arena. You won’t be able to woo this mysterious young doctor until you’ve completed the Taste of Your Own Medicine quest. Only after completing the missions can you begin to accumulate relationship points with Fang.
He is the only doctor currently within Sandrock, with a fascination for gifting experimental medicine to unknowing tourists and builders. For unspecified reasons, Fang does not talk much, relying on X for the majority of conversations with others.
GIFTS
Fang is unique compared to My Time at Sandrock‘s other NPCs. Most of his loved items are ones that other characters hate, and he’ll also refuse most other items.
Loved Gifts | |
Horned Adder King (+20) Sand Snake King (+20) Sandacuda King (+20) | Anti-cold Medicine (+14) Mapo Tofu (+14) Dragon’s Blood (+13) Undead Grass (+13) |
Liked Gifts | |
Diamond (+9) Helper Box (+9) Large Storage Box (+9) Shiny Scorpion (+9) Bird Swing (+8) Cistanche (+8) Gold (+8) Large Horned Adder (+8) Wooden Storage (+8) Cantaloupe (+7) Fried Meat with Chili (+7) Horned Adder (+7) | Jute Cantaloupe Seeds (+7) Large Sandacuda (+7) Mushroom Forest Cake (+7) Opal (+7) Rosestone (+7) Spinel (+7) Alfalfa Salad (+6) Fruit Salad (+6) Large Sand Snake (+6) Pomato Seeds (+6) Sweet Potato Pepper Seeds (+6) |
Hated Gifts | |
Dregs (-5) Food Scraps (-5) Old Jeans (-5) | Ruined Cloth (-5) Ruined Glass (-5) Ruined Paper (-5) |
Fang’s Relationship Perks
• Friend: Receive a 10% discount when shopping at Fang & X
• Good Friend: Receive a 20% discount when shopping at Fang & X
Justice
Birthday | Summer 16 |
Occupation | Sheriff |
Location | Around Sandrock and in Civil Corps |
Justice is the sheriff and leading member of the My Time At Sandrock‘s Civil Corps. As the head of the Civil Corps, Justice claims to be the most righteous man in Sandrock, strong and energetic. Justice is always responsible for patrolling around, enthusiastically providing help to the people as he can.
Justice’s Desires: Golden Bell Pill (+19), Bronze Greatsword (+16), Strong Medicine (+13)
GIFTS
Justice loves good quality weapons and items that can be used to help to adventure but dislikes anything ruined or dilapidated.
Liked Gifts | |
Explorer Pants (+10) Bronze Greatsword (+9) Bronze Sword and Shield (+9) Explorer Boots (+9) Explorer Vest (+9) Iron Greatsword (+9) Iron Sword And Shield (+9) Wolf Tooth Pendant (+9) Diamond (+9) Braised BBQ Ribs (+8) Gold (+8) Strong Medicine (+8) Bassia Potion (+7) | Fang Special (+7) Beef Noodles (+7) Fried Meat with Chilli (+7) Opal (+7) Orchid Extract (+7) Rosestone (+7) Spinel (+7) Thunderweed Extract (+7) Fluorite (+6) Hemostat (+6) Spicy and Sour Potato (+6) Water (+6) |
Hated Gifts | |
Abandoned doll (-5) Asphalt road fragments (-5) Burnt coffee table (-5) Dregs(-5) Exhausted fitness equipment (-5) Feces Shell Eggs (-5) Food Scraps (-5) Mucus(-5) Ruined Cloth (-5) | Ruined Glass (-5) Ruined Paper (-5) Snake Saliva (-5) Snake Tooth (-5) Strange Stone (-5) Textile Scrap (-5) TV with broken screen (-5) Unlabelled Medicine (-5) Venom (-5) |
Justice’s Relationship Perks
• Buddy: Add an extra 5 Attack Points
Miguel
Birthday | Winter 9 |
Occupation | Pastor at the Church of the Light |
Location | Church of the Light and around Sandrock |
Miguel is the pastor for the Church of the Light, and second in command to Matilda. He is quite flexible compared to other members of his church given the challenges of living in a location such as Sandrock. He is admired by Burgess for his clever management and work ethic.

GIFTS
Hated Gifts | |
Dregs (-5) Food Scraps (-5) Lizard Tooth (-5) Old Jeans (-5) | Ruined Cloth (-5) Ruined Glass (-5) Ruined Paper (-5) Venom (-5) |
Miguel’s Relationship Perks
• None for now