Doc Hoff

Doc Hoff is a caravan merchant in 2277.

Background
Hoff is sarcastic and pessimistic about humanity's survival, while he likes to think that he helps to light the burden of humanity during its final years. He refers to himself as "the good doctor" on occasion, and sells food and chems. He also offers repair services.

Daily schedule
Doc Hoff is traveling the Capital Wasteland and may be encountered at locations along his trade route, which leads him through Canterbury Commons, Temple of the Union, Agatha's house, Paradise Falls, Arefu, Evergreen Mills, Megaton, and Rivet City.

Interactions overview

 * * After second investment.

Appearances
Doc Hoff appears only in Fallout 3.

Bugs

 * Doc Hoff can appear at the Jefferson Memorial during the time of the quest Take it Back! He is almost always killed instantly by Liberty Prime, and his body can be very difficult to find with all the dead Enclave soldiers. Fortunately, his corpse will take more time to disappear, making him easier to locate if you wait about five to seven days after you finish the mission.
 * When starting a new game, it is possible that Doc Hoff will spawn without his pack brahmin and caravan guard.
 * Sometimes Doc Hoff and his guard will be separated from his pack brahmin and make rounds separately. One way to fix this is by finding the separated brahmin and using two console commands to move Doc and his guard to your position near the brahmin: