Follows-Chalk

Follows-Chalk is a tribal living in Zion Canyon

Background
When Follows-Chalk was a young boy, a man came through the valley with one of the caravans: a "tall man, big mustache, carried a guitar." Follows-Chalk asked him what he did for a living, and the interpreter told him that he was a singer. "What is that?" he asked. The man explained that he went from place to place and sang for people, who gave him food, shelter, and care in return. Follows-Chalk could not believe that there was a place in this world where a man could do that. He promised himself then that one day he'd explore that world himself.

Follows Chalk's name is derived from the fact that the more experienced Dead Horse scouts leave chalk marks to indicate areas where the game is plentiful. As he is not a full scout yet, he simply "follows the chalk" of the veterans.

As a young tribesman, he admits to not believing in the local taboo legends and expresses excitement when exploring taboo areas (pre-War buildings). Follows-Chalk idolizes Joshua Graham, which worries the New Canaanite, who feels he should have as little influence over the tribe as possible.

Quests

 * Arrival at Zion: After crossing the bridge and escaping the White Legs assault on the caravan, Follows-Chalk finds the Courier and leads them to the Dead Horses camp.
 * Bighorners of the Eastern Virgin: Follows-Chalk informs the player character that the bighorner are becoming restless over the loss of one of their calves. He asks you to return the missing calf, or else the bighorners will stampede into the Dead Horses camp.
 * Civilized Man's Burden: Follows-Chalk is fascinated with civilization outside of Zion. The player character can convince him to either explore it for himself or tell him to stay with his tribe.

Other interactions

 * As with other companions, Follows-Chalk will make several comments to the Courier. Some of these comments are unique to certain locations. His repeating comments include references to various local happenings (both current and legend) and many comments about the "civilized" lands outside Zion. These include asking if people really give away all their money just to watch someone flip paper squares on a table, referring to the New Vegas Strip and Blackjack.
 * Sometimes, when Follows-Chalk is knocked unconscious, he will say "Oh, look... I'm not dead" upon regaining consciousness.

Endings

 * * If Civilized Man's Burden is not completed, Follows-Chalk will not be mentioned in the ending slideshow.

Appearances
Follows-Chalk appears only

Behind the scenes
Follows-Chalk was written by Travis Stout.