Swampfolk

Swampfolk are hostile NPCs encountered in the Fallout 3 add-on: Point Lookout. Their physical deformities are most likely the result of inbreeding and radiation. They are typically equipped with Axes, Shovels, Lever-Action Rifles, and even Double-Barrel Shotguns. They usually carry alcohol around with them, like Beer, Whiskey and Moonshine. Swampfolk all act and sound like stereotypical "hicks" from the odd ways they walk, to what they say such as "I gonna kill you!"

They attack in usually groups of 2-4 but are more territorial than other enemies you have faced before. If they detect you, they'll be on guard, if you're within their space (or you shoot them) then they'll attack. Frighteningly, their tactics and strength is far greater than one would think. Usually groups will consist of one close combat Swampfolk, and two other swampfolk with firearms. While the melee one charges at you, the other two will fire at you, and even while a far distance away, they can still hit you with shotguns. The best thing to do is plant a few mines (bottlecap preferabley, one tracker takes around two bottlecap mines, if not more) before engaging. Then try to snipe and kill one of the folk with guns. With him gone, the melee one will charge at you, but hopefully the tripmines will take care of him, leaving the last one with a firearm. The best course of action would be to either attack him in close combat, or shoot the weapon out of his hands, then continue shooting at him.

Swampfolk, just like tribals, do an additional 35 damage (unresistable) to the player with all of the weapons they normally use due to an object enchantment in the DLC's data files. This makes them much more dangerous than most enemies in the game.

Swampfolk will not drop fingers, this is probably because they are not evil, just territorial of outsiders.

Varieties


There are many basic types of Swampfolk, including skinny types called Scrappers and Creepers, medium sized ones called Brawlers, as well as bigger, bulkier ones with severe physical deformities called Trackers and Bruisers.

Scrappers and Creepers are the sharpshooter equivalent of the swampfolk, and are normally armed with double barrel shotguns and lever action rifles. They are skinny with distended bellies, and only wear pants. Creepers are stronger and have more health than Scrappers, and appear to have blood running down their chin and around their mouth.

Brawlers are big, but not as big as Trackers and Bruisers, and wear clothes that actually fit them. They use melee or long range weapons.

Trackers and Bruisers are very large swampfolk that use melee weapons such as axes. They run with an interesting hop to their step, and are very strong. Bruisers are stronger and have more health than Trackers,  and appear to have blood on their chin, around their mouth, and on their undershirt.

Appearances
Swampfolk appear in Point Lookout add-on for Fallout 3.