THIS STILL NEEDS SUMMARIZED!!
A diverse selection of various recruitable non-player characters can be found to aid the player character in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Their statistics and armor remain unchanged throughout the entire game; only their weapons may be upgraded.
Ian is a former caravan guard that can be found in Shady Sands and is the first recruitable non-player character that the player character typically meets. He is an experienced traveler and gunman. Ian can equip any pistol or 10mm SMG (including “large handguns”), and wears a leather jacket.
Dogmeat is the only non-human non-player character that can be recruited. Dogmeat can be found in Junktown, outside of Phil’s house, preventing him from entering his house. The dog may be attracted by either wearing a leather jacket or feeding the dog an iguana-on-a-stick. After that, he will follow the player character.
Tycho is a former Desert Ranger, now living in Junktown. He can wield rifles, shotguns, and spears.
Katja is a disillusioned Follower of the Apocalypse that may be recruited in the library in the LA Boneyard. She can fight unarmed and wield SMGs.