Quest NPCs are the most rewarding characters in Storage Hunters: Open World. While auctions carry risk and require luck, NPC quests provide guaranteed cash, experience, and accessories for completing straightforward objectives. From Billy's beginner-friendly starter quests to Ted's challenging Farmyard missions, every quest chain offers free value that accelerates your progression. This Quest NPCs Guide covers every quest-giving NPC in the game, with complete quest walkthroughs, reward totals, and strategies for completing each quest chain as efficiently as possible.
Why Quest NPCs Matter
Quest NPCs provide guaranteed rewards that do not depend on auction luck. This makes quest completion the safest and most reliable way to build your bankroll and progress through the game. Consider the alternative:
| Method | Risk | Reward | Time Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPC Quests | None (guaranteed) | Fixed cash + accessories | Predictable |
| Container Auctions | Variable (may lose money) | Variable (depends on loot + mutations) | Variable |
Smart players always complete available quests before spending time on auction grinding. The guaranteed quest rewards provide a financial safety net that allows you to take calculated risks at the auction board.
All Quest NPCs by Area
Billy (Junkyard Quest Giver)
Billy is the first quest NPC every player encounters. He stands near the Junkyard entrance and offers beginner-friendly quests that teach the core gameplay loop while providing generous starter rewards.
Location: Near the Junkyard entrance
Billy's Complete Quest Chain:
| # | Quest Name | Objective | Cash Reward | Accessory Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to the Junkyard | Talk to Billy | 50 cash | - |
| 2 | First Auction | Win your first auction | 100 cash | - |
| 3 | Haul It | Haul items to your shop | 100 cash | Goggles |
| 4 | Sell It | Sell items at your shop | 150 cash | - |
| 5 | Weight Management | Fill vehicle to 80% capacity | 200 cash | - |
| 6 | Junkyard Veteran | Complete all previous quests | 500 cash | Keychain |
Total Rewards: 1,100 cash + Goggles + Keychain
Completion Time: 15-25 minutes
Tips for Billy's Quests:
- Start with quest 1 immediately upon entering the Junkyard
- For quest 2, bid on the cheapest available container to minimize risk
- For quest 3, haul everything from your first winning container
- For quest 4, simply wait for items to sell from your shelves
- For quest 5, load your vehicle with heavy items until 80% full
- Quest 6 completes automatically after finishing all others
For the complete Junkyard strategy, see our Junkyard Area Guide.
Sal (Back Alley Quest Giver)
Sal is the mid-game quest NPC in the Back Alley. His quests require more knowledge and effort than Billy's but reward significantly more cash.
Location: Near the Back Alley auction board
Sal's Complete Quest Chain:
| # | Quest Name | Objective | Cash Reward | Accessory Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back Alley Introduction | Win a Back Alley container auction | 500 cash | - |
| 2 | The Good Stuff | Find 3 items worth 1,000+ cash each | 1,000 cash | - |
| 3 | Sal's Special Request | Find and deliver a specific rare item to Sal | 2,000 cash | - |
| 4 | Alley Veteran | Complete 10 Back Alley auctions | 3,000 cash | Cowboy Hat |
| 5 | Back Alley Boss | Reach 5,000 cash net worth | 5,000 cash | - |
Total Rewards: ~11,500 cash + Cowboy Hat
Completion Time: 30-60 minutes
Tips for Sal's Quests:
- For quest 1, bid on any available Back Alley container to get your first win
- For quest 2, focus on items worth 1,000+ cash each; mutated items count if their mutated value exceeds 1,000 cash
- For quest 3, keep rare items in your inventory from previous auctions; Sal may request one you already have
- For quest 4, keep count of your Back Alley auction wins; cheaper containers count just as much as expensive ones
- For quest 5, this naturally completes as you progress toward the Farmyard area
- The Cowboy Hat is a unique accessory only available through Sal's quest chain
For Back Alley strategies, see our Back Alley Area Guide.
Ted (Farmyard Quest Giver)
Ted is the advanced quest NPC in the Farmyard. His quest chain is the most challenging but also the most rewarding in the game.
Location: Farmyard
Ted's Complete Quest Chain:
| # | Quest Name | Objective | Cash Reward | Accessory Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to the Farm | Win a Barn Garage auction | 2,000 cash | - |
| 2 | Heavy Lifting | Haul 20 items in a single trip | 3,000 cash | - |
| 3 | Farm Finds | Find 5 Farmyard-specific items | 5,000 cash | - |
| 4 | Stable Work | Win a Stable Garage auction | 5,000 cash | - |
| 5 | Farmyard Master | Complete 15 Farmyard auctions | 10,000 cash | Monocle |
Total Rewards: ~25,000 cash + Monocle
Completion Time: 60-120 minutes
Tips for Ted's Quests:
- For quest 1, bring at least 5,000 cash to afford the Barn Garage bid
- For quest 2, use the Car Weight gamepass or a fully upgraded vehicle to haul 20 items in one trip
- For quest 3, focus on Barn Garage and Stable Garage containers for Farmyard-specific items
- For quest 4, be patient and wait for Stable Garage spawns; they are less common than Barn Garages
- For quest 5, this is a cumulative quest; previous Farmyard auction wins count toward the total. The Monocle is a Rare face accessory required for the full collection
For Farmyard strategies, see our Farmyard Area Guide.
Total Quest Rewards Across All NPCs
| NPC | Area | Total Cash | Accessories | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy | Junkyard | 1,100 | Goggles, Keychain | Beginner |
| Sal | Back Alley | 11,500 | Cowboy Hat | Intermediate |
| Ted | Farmyard | 25,000 | Monocle | Advanced |
| Grand Total | All Areas | ~38,250 | 3 accessories | All levels |
Completing every quest chain in the game earns you approximately 38,250 cash plus 3 unique accessories. This is a significant amount of guaranteed value that forms the backbone of any efficient progression strategy.
Quest Completion Strategy
Optimal Order
- Billy's quests first - Complete immediately upon starting the game
- Sal (Back Alley) quests next - The Cowboy Hat and ~11,500 cash are significant mid-game boosts
- Ted's quests upon unlocking the Farmyard - The ~25,000 cash reward justifies prioritizing these quests
Speed-Running Quests
If you want to complete quests as fast as possible:
- Read quest objectives carefully before starting - Know exactly what you need to do
- Stack objectives with regular gameplay - Many quest objectives happen naturally during auction grinding
- Focus on one quest at a time - Do not split attention between multiple quests
- Use appropriate containers for each quest - If a quest requires a Gold mutation, target containers with the best Gold mutation rates
- Do not over-invest in quest completion - If a quest requires winning 5 auctions, do not overbid just to finish faster
Quest Completion Checklist
- Billy: Welcome to the Junkyard (50 cash)
- Billy: First Auction (100 cash)
- Billy: Haul It (100 cash + Goggles)
- Billy: Sell It (150 cash)
- Billy: Weight Management (200 cash)
- Billy: Junkyard Veteran (500 cash + Keychain)
- Sal: Back Alley Introduction (500 cash)
- Sal: The Good Stuff (1,000 cash)
- Sal: Sal's Special Request (2,000 cash)
- Sal: Alley Veteran (3,000 cash + Cowboy Hat)
- Sal: Back Alley Boss (5,000 cash)
- Ted: Welcome to the Farm (2,000 cash)
- Ted: Heavy Lifting (3,000 cash)
- Ted: Farm Finds (5,000 cash)
- Ted: Stable Work (5,000 cash)
- Ted: Farmyard Master (10,000 cash + Monocle)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I redo completed quests? No, once you complete a quest, it is permanently finished. You cannot redo quests for additional rewards.
What happens if I abandon a quest? Abandoning a quest may reset your progress in that specific quest. It is generally better to complete quests than to abandon them.
Do quest objectives carry over between sessions? Quest progress is saved between sessions. If you log out and return, your quest progress remains intact.
Can I complete quests from multiple NPCs simultaneously? Yes, you can have active quests from multiple NPCs at the same time. This allows you to stack quest objectives with regular gameplay.
What if I accidentally skip a quest? Most quest chains must be completed in order. If you skip a quest, you typically cannot access the next one until you complete the skipped quest. Talk to the NPC again to accept any available quests.
Related Guides
- All NPCs Guide - Complete NPC reference
- All Areas Guide - Area unlock requirements
- All Accessories Guide - Accessory rewards from quests
- Beginners Guide - Early game walkthrough