Do you think they look interesting to you? I think they are fine; I did notice that they have "back stories" that you can play with or ignore. I am playing with a few and generally keeping them around as characters in the town. I am someone who can create all of my own characters so I don't really need them but they are there if you feel like you need a full world upon entry. I have realized that it is fine for me to evict everyone and play with a pack in the way that I want if I want to.
Do you want to get to know them more? I am in the middle on this one, I probably will over time but I'm mostly customizing the world further which is fine. I do note that most of the empty cottages are small which means that my playable households are likely to quickly outgrow them.
How do you rate their drama? It is still early for me to say that but I think it is good that they made an effort for those needing it. I am kind of amused by the household based on "Crisis Barn". I have been playing with Cecilia but I am someone who makes any changes I want. Cecilia did not still have a grudge about a date when I played her. That male character might have been culled by my game.
Do you expect them to be more like Stardew Valley/Harvest Moon NPCs? No, I haven't played those games.
Do you prefer them to have relevance with the real world? (represent real people, with their drama, from the English countrysides)
That is really more for other people than me but it is fine. Obviously I think that realistic play is fine and some want it including me. The only way that they would not be relevant would be if they were entirely supernatural. They are there if you want to play with them or they can be ignored. I'm playing with them some but with more focus on "creating my own" HoB.
