Jova

Jova is the first town encountered in Simon's Quest. Simon Belmont starts out in the upper left corner whenever he starts a new game or continues using a password. Early basic items can be bought in this town one you've acquired enough hearts, including a Thorn Whip, Holy Water, and a White Crystal. Simon can also heal his wounds at the church.

Villagers
Upper Level
 * Old Man #1 - Found in the upper "floor", he is the first villager you encounter in the game. He tells you "FIRST THING TO DO IN THIS TOWN IS BUY A WHITE CRYSTAL"
 * Old Man #2 - Also found in the upper floor, he tells you "A CROOKED TRADER IS OFFERING BUM DEALS IN THIS TOWN"
 * Priest of Jova - This is the first priest you encountered and he is located in the first church you will find. Like all priests, he will heal all your wounds if you enter his church and talk to him and tells you "REST HERE A WHILE".

Mid Level
 * Old Man #3 - An old man who tells you "13 clues will solve Dracula's riddles."
 * Thorn Whip Merchant - A cloaked merchant in the western shop of Jova. He will sell you a Thorn Whip for 100 hearts.  This will double your whip attack and make traveling to far away areas much easier.
 * Young Man #1 - A young man who tells you "RUMOR HAS IT, THE FERRY MAN AT DEAD RIVER LOVES GARLIC".
 * Young Man #2 - A young man who tells you "A FLAME IS ON TOP OF THE 6TH TREE IN DENIS WOODS".
 * White Crystal Merchant - A cloaked merchant wandering the streets of Jova. He will sell you a White Crystal for 50 Hearts.
 * Holy Water Merchant - A cloaked merchant in the eastern shop in Jova. He will sell you Holy Water for 50 hearts, which you will need to fight creatures below you and can break some blocks on the ground, revealing hidden areas.

Lower Level
 * Old Man #4 - An old man who tells you "YOU HAVE A FRIEND IN THE TOWN OF ALDRA, GO AND SEE HIM"
 * Old Man #5 - An old man who tells you "A MAGIC POTION WILL DESTROY THE WALL OF EVIL". This is a hint that Holy Water, which can be bought in this town, can destroy some walls and floor areas.