Gob

Gob is a Ghoul bartender who works at Moriarty's Saloon in Megaton in the year 2277.

Background
Gob used to live in Underworld with his adoptive "Mother", Carol, and set out into the Wasteland to find fortune until he was caught by a group of Slavers on his journey. An irish bartender named Colin Moriarty purchased him to be his slave. He works for Colin Moriarty to repay a debt presumably incurred when Moriarty purchased Gob from the Slavers who captured him. Gob has been working to repay his debt for 15 years, a struggle since Moriarty, who badly mistreats him, charges Gob for rent and food. Gob - who it is suggested serves as the town's "punching bag" - has an adoptive "mother" named Carol who lives in his home town of Underworld, but no other known family.

Inconsistency in origin of Gob's name
While yelling at Gob in random NPC to NPC conversation, Moriarty says, "Shut yer gob, Gob! Ain't that why I named you that to begin with, 'cause you talk too goddamn much?" Yet, Carol knows exactly who the player means by "Gob."

Daily schedule
Gob spends his whole time at the bar serving drinks of the sort to who ever wants a drink.

Interactions with the player character
When first meeting Gob, Gob will tell the PC to not hit him or anything. Treating Gob kindly will open up generous discounts, gain the player some good Karma, and reveal some more of his personal past. The discount is especially useful as Gob remains a cheap source of Stimpaks for the entire game. You lose the chance to obtain this discount if you first talk to Gob after Moriarty is dead.

The player can speak to Carol regarding Gob and his situation (in a positive or negative manner), but no further 'courier' conversation options open upon return to Gob. If the player kills Gob, Carol can be told of his death:
 * If the player simply says that Gob is dead, Carol will become saddened, and Greta will become angry.
 * If the player confesses to Gob's murder, Carol and every Ghoul around her at that time will become temporarily hostile.

If you kill Moriarty, Gob will eventually take over the saloon and place his name over Moriarty's on the front sign. Nova will begin running the hotel and quit being a whore once Gob is in charge.

Quotes

 * "Wait? You're not gonna hit me? Yell at me? Not even berate me a little?" - Upon creating friendly dialog with him.
 * "Haven't you ever seen a ghoul before?" - After freaking out when you first talk with him.
 * "Don't hit me!" - Sometimes after exiting conversation with him.
 * "See you soon drunkie." - After buying from him.
 * "Yeah, enjoy... dick." - when asked to buy a drink after being offensive to Gob.
 * "Anything for you,friend." - when asked to buy a drink after being kind to Gob.

Bugs

 * Killing Moriarty will render Gob hostile, even if the kill was entirely undetected. He can be restored to friendly state through the standard action of leaving town and coming back approximately 3 days later, or by using certain items (such as using a Stealth Boy or Chinese Stealth Armor to make the kill, and remaining hidden for as long as possible while the commotion dies down) to kill Moriarty.


 * Killing Moriarty may also trigger Gob to disappear. If Gob disappears, simply leave Megaton and come back later; he will be back to bartending as usual. It's best to save the game before killing Moriarty, in case something happens to Gob.
 * Killing Moriarty inside the saloon may also cause Gob to permanetly be in crouch. He'll still be friendly and still act normally but just crouched. (unconfirmed on pc and ps3)
 * If the player manages to complete the Galaxy News Radio quest without ever stepping foot into Moriarty's Saloon, Gob will still complain about the radio's reception upon entry to which Nova replies, "I told you Gob, it ain't the radio...it's Galaxy News. Their signal's been shit lately." Perhaps just an oversight on the creators' part.

Even after being good in the dialogue options with Gob, after speaking he will sometimes say "Don't hit me", regardless of your karma.

Appearances
Gob appears only in Fallout 3.

Gallery
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