Marlin (アッシュ Asshu, lit. Ash) is a character in Harvest Moon: DS and Harvest Moon DS: Cute. He is one of the eligible bachelors available to court in Cute. Marlin works on his sister Vesta's farm, on the eastern side of the valley. He is a hard worker, but isn't very socialable. He prefers to keep to himself and isn't one for conversation, but he will warm up to you over time after befriending him. He is also in poor health, and moved from the city in order to live a quieter rural life in hopes of improving his health.