Barney Rook

Barney Rook is a character living in Salem in 2287.

Background
Barney appears to have inherited his family's house from the generations before him. There isn't much else known about him, other than that he appears to have started the Salem Volunteer Militia.

If killed, a .308 rifle named Reba can be looted from his body. After you have helped him kill some Mirelurks and then activate his turrets, he will happily reward with a key to his workshop - and the Reba II.

Appearances
Barney Rook appears only in Fallout 4.

Bugs

 * Upon entering Salem, the player may find Barney dead at the top of his house. Revive him before killing the 3 mirelurks and the quest can be completed normally.
 * after finishing Barney's quests he may disappear from Salem. No known fixes.
 * After talking to Barney and accepting the sidequest, Barney may immediately open the door to the room with Reba II, allowing the player to take the weapon without having first activated the turrets.