Chester

Chester
Sprite(s)
Attributes
Type(s)	Merchant ( ) Playable character () Optional boss ()
Gender	Male
Occupation(s)	Somewhat shady Relic, Arcana, and Joustus seller
Game Information
Debut
Appears in	)
Stage(s)	Village () Armor Outpost () All 8 Order of No Quarter stages ( ) Glidewing All Houses of Joustus
Music Track(s)	Wares - The Way Out (Chester's Shop ) Jumped Up! (boss fight )

“	Poured in a beaker or stuffed in a bag, Chester's always got the swag!	”
— Chester, Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

Chester is a shopkeeper in Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove who looks for Relics and Arcana and resells them. He can usually be found hiding in blue chests in Order of No Quarter stages. He also makes an appearance in Shovel Knight Dig.

Appearance

Chester wears white and blue clothing somewhat resembling a blend between a pirate and fortune teller. He has a teal headband that covers his eyes, and hairbands on his locks, as well as a teal binding and boot lining. His pants and gloves are a navy blue, matching his hair, and he wears a white tunic. He wears gold bangles, rings, a gold necklace, and golden ornaments on the hem of his tunic. He is often seen standing on his large light blue chest with golden lining, arms in his pants.

Story

Shovel Knight Dig

In Shovel Knight Dig, Chester owns the shop Chester's Accessories, and appears throughout the stages of The Well to sell Shovel Knight Accessories. He also appears on the surface camp inside his trusty Bohto Wagon, selling Accessories that then gets added to the selection pool of his wares in a stage.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel of Hope

In Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope, outside of his usual hiding spots, Chester can be found at the Juice Bar's reserve beneath the Village. He sells Relics to Shovel Knight, like the Fishing Rod and the Chaos Sphere, as well as missed Relics in stages however at a slightly higher price.

He appears again in the ending, watching the fall of the Tower of Fate and rejoicing with the rest of the Village's residents.

Plague of Shadows

In Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows, Chester can again be found in Order of No Quarter stages, where he sells Arcana. However, because he is mistrustful of alchemists, he will severely overprice them. But he also offers an alternative: If Plague Knight can find any Relics, he will exchange them for the Arcana, free of any extra charge. These Relics would turn out to be the same items that Chester would later sell to Shovel Knight. He can also be found at the Armor Outpost but can only be talked to once Plague Knight clears it of Knights. He then offers any Arcana Plague Knight missed as well as a Big Tonic Bag.

He appears again in the ending to celebrate the end of the Enchantress' terror with the rest of the villagers.

King of Cards

In Shovel Knight: King of Cards, Chester can be found in any of the Houses of Joustus and the Glidewing, where he sells random Joustus card packs and Cheat Cards that allow the player an advantage. If the player loses any card in a Joustus match, they are able to repurchase them from Chester.

He appears again in the ending as one of the many in the Homestead recovering after King Knight betrays them.

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

In Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Chester, alongside Puzzle Knight is one of the first people to greet Shovel Knight upon his arrival to the Pocket Dungeon, giving him a ride in his Bohto Wagon to Puzzle Knight's Camp. Ever the shrewd bussiness man, Chester has not let his imprisonment deter him to setting up a shop. During a Dungeon run he sells Relics, while at the Camp, he sells new relics that are then added to his pool of possible dungeon wares.

He alongside everyone is freed from the Pocket Dungeon once the true ending is achieved, and the true culprit behind the incident is revealed.

Dialogue

Treasure Trove

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Shovel of Hope Plague of Shadows King of Cards Talked to in the Village, Relics in stock "Chester: Psst... Hey, blue guy, you wouldn't believe the merchandise I've got for ya today... Why not have a look?" Talked to in the Village, no Relics in stock "Chester: Hey, you bought up all the Relics I had on hand, but don't worry, I'm already planning my next trip!" Talked to in the Village, all Relics owned "Chester: Brings a tear to my eye to see a walking reliquary like yourself. Reminds me of why I got into this business, buddy." Talked to in any Order's Knight stage but the Iron Whale "Chester: In the Village or out in the fields, I have all the deals! You're not gonna believe what I just found in this chest. Want to see?" Refusing to pay for a discounted Relic "Chester: Not your style, eh? Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me - in the Village, that's where!" Talked to after buying the stage's Relic "Chester: So how's that investment working out? It's a pretty great relic, y'know. Sniffle , I miss it already!" Talked to in the Iron Whale "Chester: Eels alive! I haven't had a ride like this in ages! I... Think I'm gonna be sick ... Anyway, I'm about to drop another great deal on you! Want to see?" Talked to in any Order's Knight stage "Chester: Poured in a beaker or stuffed in a bag, Chester's always got the swag!" Continuing, with the stage's Relic "Chester: Nice Relic, pal! Y'know, I could take that off your hands... ...and give you something a little more.... interesting." Refusing to trade the Relic "Chester: You sure? That thing's deadweight to an alchemist like you. You oughta trade it to me!" Trading the Relic "Chester: Hey, good choice! I'll make sure this Relic finds a nice home with a respectable collector. Haw haw." Continuing, without the stage's Relic "Chester: Taking gold from an alchemist? I wasn't born yesterday, chum. Maybe we could barter if you had some Relics? If you really have no Relics, we can do cash. But it won't be cheap! You still in?" Refusing to pay "Chester: Too steep? I getcha. Come back when you have Relics to trade me! Or, bring 'em to me at the Armor Outpost, and we'll do business... if you can even get in there.." Continuing after acquiring the stage's Arcana "Chester: Hey Greenie! I'm still on the lookout for more Relics! Adventuring types just love 'em." Talked to in the Armor Outpost, Relics in stock "Chester: Psst... Hey, green guy. I'm loaded with deals that'll blow you away! Why not have a look?" Talked to in the Armor Outpost, all Arcana owned "Chester: Seesh, you're a walking Explodatorium! Go out there and make some noise!" Talked to in the Armor Outpost, no Arcana in stock "Chester: Hey, I'm out of Arcana, 'cause you've bought it all up! Don't worry, we'll restock real soon. I know a guy." Talked to at the House, Cavern and Crag of Joustus "Chester: Hey there, Your Highness . I've got some hot merchandise to juice up your Joustus game... Why not have a look?" Talked to at the Glidewing "Chester: Fancy seeing you here, Your Highness! The Glidewing is full of the types that love to buy my merchandise... Why not have a look?" Talked to at the Tower of Joustus "Chester: Whoa, it looks a bit too dangerous in there for Chester... But you royals can go wherever you please, eh?? But still, I'm open for business now. A glance at my wares?"

Spin-offs

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Pocket Dungeon - Various Pocket Dungeon - Sales Pitch Puzzler's Pack DLC Dig Intro, inside the Bohto Wagon "????: You haven't given up already, have you?" [Shovel Knight wakes up] "Chester: Oh good, you're still with us. We pulled you away from all the monsters just in time!" "Puzzle Knight: Salutations, I'm Puzzle Knight. You look just as lost as everyone else who ends up trapped here after touching that confounded cube. This is the Pocket Dungeon, you see. A perfect snare, even for a puzzle prodigy such as myself. Completely unsolvable ." "Chester: He's been trying for years, y'know. We've been riding my Bohto Wagon around, trying to gather up new arrivals like yourself." "Puzzle Knight: There have been rather a lot of them lately, haven't there, Chester? This one looks handy with that shovel. With your knack for nicking knick-knacks, perhaps you ought to put him to work digging us out, eh?" [A tremor shakes the Bohto Wagon] "Puzzle Knight: What in the Seven Ciphers was that?! " Training, Chests and Keys "Chester: Whoa! Dig this guy! You're a natural. Thanks for the help! I'm sure our valiant puzzle master would be impressed if he hadn't been, y'know, cowering inside." [Chester drops a chest] "Chester: Hey, I wonder if that key over there would unlock this chest we've been carrying around. How funny would that be? Could be anything in there, too. Take it from me, you always want what's in a chest. Try that key, would ya?" Talked to before opening the chest "Chester: Try that key, would ya?" Talked to at the camp during the tutorial "Chester: Thanks for the help, blue guy! I'll have some items in the shop soon." Entering Chester's wagon when he is stocked "Chester: If you've got the cash, I've got the stash ! Buy these relics now to unlock them to be discovered later in the dungeon!" Entering Chester's dungeon shop when he is stocked "Chester: If you've got the cash, I've got the stash ! Check out my wonderful wares!" Entering Chester's dungeon shop or his wagon when he is sold out "Chester: If you've got the cash, I've got...nothing. I'm sold out!" Random lines when entering Chester's wagon after buying all his Relics "Chester: It's such a rarity that I'm out of stock. What should I do now...catch up on my reading?" "Chester: Don't worry, pal. I'll still be out in the field to help supply you!" "Chester: Thanks for comin' to say hello. I was gettin' a little lonely, heh." Random lines when buying a Relic from Chester "Chester: Now that is a great choice, heh." "Chester: You know quality when you see it" "Chester: Hey, I really appreciate your patronage." Meal Ticket sales pitch "Chester: Chow down to increase your max HP by 2. In this hungry dungeon, we sell quite a few!" Premium Meal Ticket sales pitch "Chester: Prolonging survival is my guarantee - This ticket extends your max HP by 3." Diamond Dust sales pitch "Chester: Sprinkle a little diamond dust on your items to enhance their attack and durability! It's fashionable, too!" Obsidian Drill sales pitch "Chester: Burdened by blocks? This drill is the most boring solution you could get! Get it?" Snoutin' Charm sales pitch "Chester: Sniff out Gems inside blocks of all kinds. Follow that snout, Oink Oink!" Shockproof Socks sales pitch "Chester: Slip into these socks, and you're un-zappable. And with enough static, attacks will zap your foes!" Fizzle Wand sales pitch "Chester: This broken Flare Wand leaves a damaging trail wherever you walk. What the fizzle?!" Bomb Seed Bag sales pitch "Chester: Not only do these seeds grow more bombs, but they're the kind that won't even hurt you. Wow!" Nimbus Balloon sales pitch "Chester: Don't float away... Just kiddin'. With this balloon, you'll hover just high enough to avoid floor hazards." Potion Napkin sales pitch "Chester: This lets you pick off a single Potion to drink, instead of chaining them all. How elegant, heh heh." Dynamallet sales pitch "Chester: Don't wave that in my face! Lucky it only explodes on chains or I'd explode on contact. Phew. Careful." Power Pail sales pitch "Chester: Make that bucket runneth over! A full Gem Meter means you get +1 damage. Whoa! " Desperation Talon sales pitch "Chester: This talon is clutch! When you're on your last leg, any foe you defeat will give you extra health." Gem Chain sales pitch "Chester: Here we have...a chain of Gems...that helps you get more Gems...by doing chains. Of Gems." Gem Beet sales pitch "Chester: Is your Gem Meter draining too fast? The juice from this beet will give it a juicy boost!" Gold Leaf Clover sales pitch "Chester: With this clover in hand, you might become as good as me at finding items in chests... Nahhhhhh. " Swift Dagger sales pitch "Chester: The first time you hit an enemy, you'll nimbly attack and do one extra damage. That swagger!" Third Amulet sales pitch "Chester: Every third hit will do more damage! It's as easy as 1, 2... Wait, what were we talking about again?" Single Glove sales pitch "Chester: Any enemy all by its lonesome will take +1 damage with every slap of this glove." Divine Liquid sales pitch "Chester: Undead not dead enough for ya? Obliterate them with this liquid delight!" Five String sales pitch "Chester: Stick with it, and you'll get the hang of this lyre! Every 5th pluck will really slay the crowd." Fenix Feather sales pitch "Chester: This feather will destroy everything and restore your health if you fall in battle. But only once! Heh." Chronos Glass sales pitch "Chester: Make an entrance that really stops 'em in their tracks! I figure you could get 16 turns in before everyone unfreezes from this thing." Too Big Bomb sales pitch "Chester: I'm with Mona - the only problem with bombs is they're not big enough. This one is, though." Toad Totem sales pitch "Chester: It's good manners to leave a parting gift... Though your foes might not like this poison touch." Mentor Manual sales pitch "Chester: If you know the way, you can get out of the dungeon faster!" Fury Horns sales pitch "Chester: After you score a fatal blow with a chain, your next hit will pack a furious wallop!" Zesty Slice sales pitch "Chester: One squeeze of this slice will perk up your potions! Even Specter Knight can stomach it!" Chester's Chart sales pitch "Chester: Ooh, this is one is near and dear to me. It'll help you find the chests you and I both treasure!" Super Skeleton Key sales pitch "Chester: This key is all you'll ever need, my friend! And, they say other keys simply burst when struck with this one!" Ram Rod sales pitch "Chester: If you charge in the same direction, you'll deal more damage. Don't be sheepish!" Conjuring Cupcake sales pitch "Chester: With this charm, blocks will magically transform into cake! Well, not all blocks... so don't accidentally eat dirt, ok?" Underdog Collar sales pitch "Chester: Ever find yourself surrounded by stuff? With this charm, you can turn the tables and bite back!" Coin of Carnage sales pitch "Chester: If it lands on heads, you earn a power boost. Now that's what I call a critical hit!" Coin of Cover sales pitch "Chester: If the coin lands on heads, you'll negate your foe's counterattack! But if it's tails... brace yourself for some pain!" Bountiful Bugle sales pitch "Chester: This Bohto Bugle has benefits! You'll be able to purchase Relics at a lower cost and even reroll shop Relics once per level." Time Capsule sales pitch "Chester: Check this bargain, my friend! It has a random Relic inside, what could it be? It's anyone's guess!" Opening shop in the Well (random) "Chester: I got fresh items at great prices. Everything you need to get geared up." "Chester: If you've got the cash , I've got the stash! Check out my wonderful wares!" "Chester: Psst... Hey, blue guy. You wouldn't believe the merchandise I've got for you today... Why not have a look?" Openiing shop with the Suave Salve "Chester: Lookin' fresh today, blue guy. Don't tell me... New horns? How about a discount for my favorite charmer?" Not enough gems to buy "Chester: Little short on gems, there, buddy. I'd just let you have it, but this ain't a charity." After buying something in the Well (random) "Chester: Great selection, pal. Hope it helps. What else catches your eye?" "Chester: Now that looks great on you. Any other items on your shopping list?" "Chester: That one's a steal. Well, technically I found it, but y'know..... Anyway, what else looks good?" When the Cog On A String is for sale "Chester: Cog on a string , get yer cog on a string! All the cool kids've got one. Does wonders, so I hear." After buying the Cog On A String "Chester: Wooo, yes! Proud new owner of a Cog on a string, coming through! Believe me, buddy, ya won't regret the investment." After emptying his shop "Chester: I'm all out of stock, pal! You cleaned me out. I'll still be down in the well to help supply you, though." First time talked to at the campsite "Chester: Welcome to the Bohto Wagon, my blue bud. Where the goods are second to none. If you've got the cash , I've got the stash! Buy these items now to unlock them to be discovered later in the well!" Opening shop on the surface (random) "Chester: If you've got the cash , I've got the stash! Buy these items now to unlock them to be discovered later in the well!" "Chester: Take a load off, blue guy. You may wanna be sittin' down when you see these deals." "Chester: Take a look! Grab an item here from me, and then you'll find it down there, see!" Buying an unlock from the campsite (random) "Chester: You're gonna be glad you unlocked this, when you find it down in the well. Trust me, you will! Now, what else?" "Chester: Hey! Good choice. Now you'll see this appear, down in the well. Anything else I can getcha?" "Chester: Great, you're all set. Hope you discover this down there, before you see me next time. What else are we looking at?"

Trivia

• His sprite model is named "Shady Merchant".
• Chester's name is based off the fact he delves into chests and sells treasure.
• In the Iron Whale, Chester gets caught in the Teethalon's lure, which looks exactly like his chest. It's possible that it got stuck there somehow, but it's more likely that the chest is to lure humans in to feed on.
  • However in Plague of Shadows, he is instead found in another blue chest in the extended area.
• The developers designed a Body Swap version for Chester, although only the main cast of Shovel of Hope had one added to the campaign.
• Specter of Torment is the only game where Chester doesn't make an appearance.
• At the ending of King of Cards, Treasure Knight is seen putting Chester's chest on the Teethalon.

Gallery

Artwork

Treasure Trove

Concept art of a Body Swap Chester.

Pocket Dungeon

Key art with Shovel Knight, Chester and his Bohto Wagon.

Sprites

Treasure Trove

Chester's Joustus card.

Chester's offers.

Pocket Dungeon

Chester with the Troupple King and Propeller Knight during the credits.

Chester with the rest of the cast during the credits.

Surprised when rerolling his shop.

Chester's silhouette riding the Bohto Wagon during the true ending.