Billy is the first NPC you meet in Storage Hunters: Open World, located in the Junk Yard starter area. As the tutorial quest provider, Billy's quest chain is designed to teach new players the fundamental mechanics of bidding, hauling, and selling. Completing Billy's quests rewards you with the Goggles and Keychain accessories plus starter cash that jumpstarts your progression. This Billy Junkyard Quests Guide provides a complete walkthrough of every quest with tips for efficient completion.
Meeting Billy: Your First NPC
Billy is positioned near the Junk Yard auction area, making him impossible to miss when you first start playing. He serves as both a quest provider and a tutorial guide, walking new players through the basic gameplay loop of Storage Hunters: Open World.
Who Is Billy?
Billy is a friendly Junk Yard worker who has been storage hunting for a while. His dialogue is encouraging and tutorial-oriented, making him the perfect first NPC for new players. Billy's quests are the easiest in the game and serve as the gateway to the entire NPC quest system.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| NPC Name | Billy |
| Location | Junk Yard (starter area) |
| Area Required | None (available from start) |
| Quest Count | 3-4 quests |
| Signature Reward | Goggles (Common) |
| Additional Reward | Keychain (Common) |
| Total Cash Rewards | ~1,100 cash |
| Difficulty | Very Easy to Easy |
Billy's Complete Quest Chain
Billy's quest chain introduces core mechanics one step at a time. Each quest teaches a different aspect of the gameplay loop.
Quest 1: Welcome to the Yard
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Welcome to the Yard |
| Objective | Bid on your first Storage Locker |
| Cash Reward | 100 cash |
| Item Reward | Keychain |
| Difficulty | Very Easy |
Walkthrough:
- Talk to Billy near the Junk Yard auction area
- Billy explains how auctions work and encourages you to bid
- Walk to the auction board and look for an available Storage Locker
- Place a bid on the Storage Locker
- Wait for the auction timer to expire. If you have the highest bid, you win
- The quest completes when you win your first Storage Locker auction
Tips:
- Storage Lockers are the most common container in the Junk Yard. They appear frequently and are inexpensive
- Start with a small bid (50-100 cash) to learn the auction mechanics without risking too much
- Billy's tutorial dialogue explains the bidding interface during this quest
- The Keychain is your first accessory reward and counts toward the full accessory collection. See our All Accessories Guide
Quest 2: First Haul
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | First Haul |
| Objective | Successfully haul 3 items to your shop |
| Cash Reward | 200 cash |
| Item Reward | None |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Walkthrough:
- After winning your first auction, Billy asks you to haul the items
- Walk to the container you won and interact with it to open it
- Pick up at least 3 items from the container by interacting with them
- Load the items into your vehicle (or carry them if you do not have a vehicle yet)
- Drive or walk to your shop
- Place the items on your shop shelves
- The quest completes when 3 items are placed on shelves
Tips:
- Billy explains the hauling and loading mechanics during this quest
- If your vehicle is not yet available, you can carry items by walking (though this is slow)
- The Junk Yard shop is close to the auction area, making this a short trip
- Any 3 items count, regardless of their value. Focus on completing the quest, not maximizing profit
Quest 3: Sell It Fast
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Sell It Fast |
| Objective | Sell 500 cash worth of items from your shop |
| Cash Reward | 300 cash + Goggles |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Walkthrough:
- Billy teaches you about the selling mechanic
- Place items on your shop shelves and wait for them to sell
- The quest tracks cumulative sales value
- Once 500 cash worth of items have been sold, return to Billy
- Billy rewards you with 300 cash and the Goggles accessory
Tips:
- This quest may take some waiting as items sell on a timer. Be patient
- Higher-value items sell for more and contribute more toward the 500 cash target
- You can continue bidding on more auctions while waiting for items to sell
- The Goggles are a Common face accessory that adds an industrial look to your character. They are required for the full accessory collection and the Aura Effect
- The Quick Sell gamepass accelerates selling speed, which helps complete this quest faster. See our Quick Sell Guide if you have the gamepass
Quest 4: Junk Yard Regular
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Junk Yard Regular |
| Objective | Complete 5 Junk Yard auctions |
| Cash Reward | 500 cash |
| Item Reward | None |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Walkthrough:
- Billy challenges you to become a regular at the Junk Yard
- Win 5 container auctions in the Junk Yard
- The quest tracks cumulative Junk Yard auction wins
- Return to Billy after 5 wins to collect the reward
Tips:
- All Junk Yard container wins count, including those from previous quests
- If you have been actively bidding since starting the game, you may already have several wins
- Storage Lockers are the easiest Junk Yard container to win. Focus on them for quick wins
- Mix in some higher-tier Junk Yard containers for variety and better item value
- This quest naturally completes as you play through the Junk Yard content
Billy's Quest Rewards Summary
| Quest | Cash Reward | Item Reward | Cumulative Cash | Accessories Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the Yard | 100 cash | Keychain | 100 cash | 1 (Keychain) |
| First Haul | 200 cash | None | 300 cash | 1 |
| Sell It Fast | 300 cash | Goggles | 600 cash | 2 (Keychain + Goggles) |
| Junk Yard Regular | 500 cash | None | 1,100 cash | 2 |
Completing all of Billy's quests provides approximately 1,100 cash and 2 accessories (Keychain + Goggles). While the cash rewards are modest compared to later NPCs, Billy's quests are essential for new players because they teach the core gameplay loop and provide your first accessories.
Billy's Tutorial Dialogue
Billy provides extensive tutorial dialogue throughout his quest chain. Here are the key concepts Billy teaches:
Auction Mechanics
- How to read the auction board
- How to place a bid on a container
- How the bidding timer works
- What happens when you win or lose an auction
Hauling and Transport
- How to open a container after winning an auction
- How to pick up items from containers
- How to load items into your vehicle
- How to drive between locations
- How vehicle weight limits work
Selling and Shop Management
- How to place items on shop shelves
- How the sell timer works
- How to collect cash from sold items
- How to check your net worth
Progression
- What net worth means
- How area unlocking works
- What to do next after the Junk Yard
Pay attention to Billy's dialogue, especially if you are a new player. The tutorial information is concise and directly applicable to gameplay.
Billy and the Badge Accessory
The Badge is an Uncommon accessory that unlocks at 10 total quests completed. Billy's 3-4 quests provide a significant head start:
| NPC | Quests | Badge Progress After Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Billy | 3-4 | 3-4/10 quests |
| Gas Station NPC | 2-3 | 5-7/10 quests |
| Sal | 4-5 | 9-12/10 quests (Badge unlocked!) |
By completing Billy's and the Gas Station NPC's quests, you are already more than halfway to the Badge. Adding Sal's quests typically pushes you over the 10-quest threshold, unlocking the Badge accessory.
For the complete accessory list, see our All Accessories Guide.
Optimal Billy Quest Completion Strategy
Step 1: Accept All Quests Immediately
- Talk to Billy as soon as you start the game
- Accept the first quest (Welcome to the Yard)
- Complete it, then immediately accept the next quest
- Do not wait between quests; chain them together
Step 2: Combine Quests with Natural Gameplay
Billy's quests align with natural Junk Yard gameplay. You do not need to go out of your way:
- You will naturally bid on Storage Lockers while playing the Junk Yard
- You will naturally haul items and sell them as part of the gameplay loop
- The quest objectives are what you would be doing anyway
Step 3: Use Billy's Quests as a Tutorial
If you are new to Storage Hunters: Open World, treat Billy's quest chain as a structured tutorial. Each quest teaches a core mechanic:
- Quest 1: Bidding (auction mechanics)
- Quest 2: Hauling (item transport)
- Quest 3: Selling (shop management)
- Quest 4: Grinding (repetition and volume)
Step 4: Move On After Completion
Once you have completed all of Billy's quests, you are ready to progress:
- Continue earning cash in the Junk Yard until you reach 750 net worth
- Unlock the Back Alley and start Sal's quest chain
- Visit the Gas Station NPC for additional easy quests
For area progression guidance, see our Area Unlock Progression Guide.
Billy vs Other NPCs Comparison
| Feature | Billy | Gas Station NPC | Sal | Ted | Shipyard NPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area | Junk Yard | Near Junk Yard | Back Alley | Farmyard | Shipyard |
| Total Cash | ~1,100 | ~650 | ~11,500 | ~25,000 | ~110,000 |
| Accessories | Goggles + Keychain | None | Cowboy Hat | Monocle | Neon Glasses |
| Difficulty | Very Easy | Very Easy | Moderate | Moderate-Hard | Hard |
| Role | Tutorial | Utility | Mid-game | Advanced | Endgame |
Billy serves the tutorial role perfectly, providing just enough rewards and instruction to get you started without overwhelming new players with complex mechanics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Billy located? Billy is in the Junk Yard area near the auction board. He is one of the first characters you see when starting the game.
What accessories does Billy give? Billy rewards the Keychain (upon completing your first quest) and the Goggles (upon completing the Sell It Fast quest). Both are Common-tier accessories required for the full collection.
Do I need to complete Billy's quests to progress? While not strictly required for area progression, Billy's quests teach the core mechanics that all other gameplay is built upon. New players should always complete Billy's quest chain first.
How long does Billy's quest chain take? Billy's entire quest chain can be completed in 15-30 minutes, making it the fastest NPC quest chain in the game.
Do I need a vehicle for Billy's quests? A vehicle is helpful but not strictly required for the early quests. You can carry items on foot for Quest 2 (First Haul), though it is slower. Getting a vehicle early is recommended for efficiency.
Related Guides
- All NPCs and Quests Guide - Overview of every NPC
- Sal Back Alley Quests Guide - Next NPC after Billy
- Gas Station NPC Quests - Additional early NPC
- Beginners Guide - Full beginner walkthrough
- All Accessories Guide - Goggles and Keychain details
- Junk Yard Starter Guide - Complete Junk Yard area guide
- Storage Locker Bidding Guide - Container mechanics
- Area Unlock Progression Guide - What to do after Billy