Geoff

Geoff Anderjoop is a supporting character in Beacon Pines. Previously the owner of Geoff’s Hardware, he’s now a bitter individual who spends his days as a dumpster diver, trading items in exchange for candy.

He is one of 4 characters created due to a Kickstarter backer donating towards the $1,000 "Help design a main character in the game" reward (the others being Dawn, Kado and Natt).

## Profile

### Appearance

#### Development

Geoff’s shirt originally had a plaid pattern to it that utilized dark teal and gray coloring, and his overalls had a multitude of minor differences compared to his final design, namely the middle pocket being placed lower, the lack of side pockets and absence of buckles on the suspenders. He also lacked a belt (his spanner then being in his pocket), had a cigarette in his mouth and held a broom.

#### Final design

Geoff is an otter of seemingly old age with brown fur with a tan underbelly. His eyebrows are also tan as well as bushy, and he has brown eyes, his nose is dark gray and is missing most of his teeth.

He wears a blue-gray button up shirt under brown overalls, and wrapped around his waist is a utility belt with a spanner visible from one of the pockets. He also possesses brown fingerless gloves. dark gray boots and a woolen winter earflap hat that is red with purple, light red and brown stripes on the outside, brown inside and is topped with a tan pompom.

### Personality

Bitter due to The Foul Harvest causing his store to close, he blames the old Valentine Company for the state of the town, and laments that Perennial Harvest is seemingly taking it in a similar direction. His hatred for both is apparent throughout the game, though despite it he is reluctant to rebel against them due to a lifetime of trying and failing, and whenever he did “win”, another crook took their place. Despite this, his will to fight against those he sees as deplorable is still in him, and given a push, he’ll do what he can.

Geoff is also seen as an oddball by the residents of Beacon Pines (likely due to his status as a dumpster diver who trades sweets for “precious materials”), a description he’s both aware of and seems to accept.

### Background

Geoff previously ran a shop called “Geoff’s Hardware” that closed down about a year before the events of the game due to declining business after The Foul Harvest (as the lack of crops meant that farmers no longer needed to fix tractors and the like).

At some point, Luka and Rolo began to trade candy with him in exchange for material to build and add to their treehouse.

## Story

### If “Struggle” Was Chosen at “Warehouse of Horrors”

When going to Beck's house for dinner with her family, Luka can talk to Geoff outside of his store. Luka wishes him a good morning, though Geoff rejects this, lamenting the degradation of Beacon Pines. Trying to cheer him up, Luka brings up the upcoming festival, though this only leads to Geoff bringing up how Sharper Valentine often threw celebrations and how that lead to the decline of Beacon Pines. He concludes by saying that trying to find the difference between the old Valentine Company and Perennial Harvest is like comparing an empty soup can and a brown banana; they’re both garbage.

### If “Rumble” Was Chosen at “Whether Weather”

Before Luke leaves his room, Rolo trades Geoff his entire collection of Halloween candy for a purple lightbulb (so that Luka can read secret messages).

During the festival, Geoff can be approached while wistfully staring into the distance. Luka interrupts his thinking by asking if he’s alright, Geoff responding that things used to be fine, but aren’t anymore. The boy says he understands this, causing Geoff to study him and realize that he really does, the two now sharing the same longing gaze.

### If “Hard” Was Chosen at “A Beginner’s Guide to Hostile Interrogation”

During Augustus Valentine's speech, Geoff is seen in the crowd, and after the audience gives a very minimal applause in honor of Sharper Valentine, he heckles that even that is more than what the man deserves (making Gus uncomfortable). As William Kerr was concluding his speech, he gets trapped in ice along with the rest of the residents of Beacon Pines (a fate that most likely befalls him whenever the town becomes frozen in other endings).

### If “Hum” Was Chosen at “Fire and Ice”

When Sharper Valentine makes his return, Geoff almost immediately verbally assaults him, calling him a “malicious bastard” (granting the player the Malice charm), blaming him for the town’s decline and stating that he isn’t going to get away with it again. The Clipboards are then signaled to take him away, Geoff calling him a coward whilst being dragged off. His fate after this is unclear.

### If “Malice” Was Chosen at “Windows to The Soul”

After his confrontation with Mr. Nuncreed, Luka can walk up to Geoff whilst rummaging through the trash cans outside of Perennial Harvest HQ. Initially startled by the child’s presence, Geoff is asked if he had found anything valuable, though the man rejects this, stating that ever since Perennial Harvest moved in, he struggled to find worthwhile items (most of it being shredded paper and coffee cups). He then asks Luka to keep his search through Perennial Harvest’s junk, which he agrees to do.

That night, Luka, Beck and Rolo formulate a plan to infiltrate the headquarters of Perennial Harvest, though they need the assistance of Geoff to pull it off. Luka tries to persuade him by appealing to his hatred of Perennial Harvest, and while he loves the plan, he doesn’t want to risk being caught helping the trio. The player then has to use a charm in order to convince Geoff to help.

When the player uses Hide, Geoff takes this as an accusation of cowardice. Luka presses on with this approach, eventually making the man relent and ask what they needed. Agreeing too provide a disguise and crate, Geoff brings up that this won’t come free, wanting candy in return. Luka agrees to grant him his “payment” later. The two shake hands, and Geoff arranges a meeting with him on the next morning.

He is later seen in the crowd of Sharper’s speech and witnesses his ultimate fate.

### If “Change” Was Chosen at “The Vile Vial”

During the time between Chapter 8 and Epilogue, Geoff lays came to the transportation tubes used by Perennial Harvest and situated near Nuncreed’s Drugstore underneath the phonebooth. He marketed it as “Geoff’s Wild Ride”, and if given a piece of candy, he’ll let you use them.

When Luka approaches holding his father's new tree, he compliments the tree’s quality and allows the boy and his friends to use it for free due to the special occasion.

## Trivia

* Convincing Geoff to help with the heist is the only time the game forces the player to explore to get a charm to progress, as Hide is the only one that isn't forced onto the player as they make their way through the story, isn't hinted towards by another character and required to get to the Epilogue and credits.
* Geoff is the only character created by a Kickstarter backer who has a confirmed last name (though it was only shown in the Beacon Pines Artbook).

## References

2. ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2103234672/beacon-pines
3. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141050/Beacon\_Pines\_Artbook/, page 75
4. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141050/Beacon\_Pines\_Artbook/, page 147