“ My story's a long one, friend, and I can't say it's all that interesting. ”

The Lonesome Drifter is a solitary singer and guitar player camped out north of El Dorado Gas & Service in Fallout: New Vegas.

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Background Edit

The Drifter was born in 2253[1] in a small town in Montana.[2] His childhood was marred by the sudden departure of his father, a real "mysterious feller" even while he was with his mother.[3][4] As a result, his mother was forced work her fingers to the bone in order to provide for the family as the Drifter mastered the guitar. However, she eventually buckled under the burden. To help her, the Drifter found work in Montana's coal mines at fifteen and worked the black seams until his mother passed away after a life of hardship.[5][6] Angry and frustrated, the Drifter packed his guitar and the Mysterious Magnum, the only mementos of his father, and took to the road to find him and get some answers.[7][8][9]

For years he traveled the wasteland, not knowing what he'd do if he found him. Ask questions? Punch his clock out?[10][11] He did not succeed in his search, but found numerous audiences for his singing talents across the wasteland, including the Dead Horses at Zion Canyon, where his singing charmed a young tribesman.[12] By 2281, however, he started to tire of the nomadic lifestyle, realizing that his quest will likely end in failure. Camping out on the shores of the El Dorado Dry Lake, the Drifter is pondering his options and getting ready to settle down.[13]

Interactions with the player character Edit

Interactions overview Edit

This character is involved in quests. Talent Pool

Quests Edit

Talent Pool: The Courier has been tasked to recruit an act for Tommy Torini's Aces Theater located within The Tops casino.

Effects of player's actions Edit

After recruiting him for the Aces, he can be seen at 10 PM and plays the songs "Streets of New Reno," "Home on the Wastes" or "New Vegas Valley."

Other interactions Edit

If the Courier passes a Barter check of 50 during the quest Talent Pool, he will give them the Mysterious Magnum that his father left him with.

Inventory Edit

* Added to his inventory after giving Tommy Torini's business card to the drifter in Talent Pool.

Notes Edit

If the Courier fails the Barter check during the quest Talent Pool, the Mysterious Magnum can no longer be obtained without killing the Lonesome Drifter.

If a fire ant from the nearby location of El Dorado Dry Lake follows the Courier to where the Lonesome Drifter resides, the ant will not attack him, and he will simply run in the opposite direction until the ant dies.

If the Courier has the Mysterious Stranger perk and the Lonesome Drifter is targeted in V.A.T.S., the Mysterious Stranger has no qualms about killing him.

Appearances Edit

The Lonesome Drifter appears in Fallout: New Vegas and is mentioned in the add-on Honest Hearts.

Behind the scenes Edit

Due to time constraints, it was impossible to code the Mysterious Stranger to kill the Courier if they attempt to kill the Drifter in V.A.T.S. or prevent the Stranger from appearing in V.A.T.S. to kill his son.[14]

Bugs Edit

PC Playstation 3 Xbox 360 the Strip, even if the Lonesome Drifter hasn't yet been recruited in the quest Talent Pool. [verified]

the Strip, even if the Lonesome Drifter hasn't yet been recruited in the quest Talent Pool. Playstation 3 Xbox 360 [verified]

Playstation 3 [verified]

PC Playstation 3 El Dorado Dry Lake. [verified]

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