Easy Pete

Easy Pete is a former prospector living in the town of Goodsprings

Background
Prior to settling down in Goodsprings, Easy Pete worked as a prospector, gathering working tech, weapons, chems and spare parts by scouring old buildings. He recalls finding a "pretty good claim" near the Colorado River once, but was chased away by Raiders and states that he "got too old" to continue prospecting. After this, he settled down in Goodsprings to get away from the New California Republic, who he feels are forceful with assimilating settlements into the republic "whether [they] like it or not."

He states that he "takes it easy" and assists with the Brahmin and Bighorners in Goodsprings, earning him the moniker of "Easy Pete." Easy Pete is experienced with Dynamite, which he keeps buried. He remains protective over it and will not allow others to use it unless they know a "thing or two about explosives."

He shares insight regarding the New California Republic, Caesar's Legion and their conflict within the region. He calls Caesar's Legion "slavers" led by Caesar. He mentions that the NCR defeated Caesar's Legion during First Battle of Hoover Dam, but that they "didn't - or couldn't - finish the job." With the Legion regaining its strength and preparing for a second offensive on Hoover Dam, he says his "money's still on the NCR winning." While he settled down in Goodsprings to get away from the NCR, he thinks they have a "lot of decent folk" and that they serve to keep the Legion in check. He also shares the significance of Hoover Dam, which provides power to much of New Vegas and how "Anybody who owns the Dam owns the territory."

Appearances
Easy Pete appears

Bugs

 * As the Courier leaves Goodsprings and progresses further in the main quest line, Easy Pete will travel to Black Mountain.
 * Sometimes Easy Pete will disappear for a day and cannot be found in his chair, his house or his booth in the Prospector Saloon.