George (Fallout: New Vegas)

George is a prospector living in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281.

Background
George is a self-proclaimed gambler and scavenger that can be found near Nellis Airforce Base. He says that he makes his money from gambling and "reclaiming objects that are no longer being used." He places double or nothing wagers with travelers, betting that they cannot get to the gate of Nellis AFB and back alive. Then, having tempted them to their doom, he loots their bodies.

Other interactions
The courier meets George while traveling the road towards Nellis Airforce Base. The Boomers occupy Nellis and rain artillery shells down on anyone who approaches.

George offers to tell you how to get past the artillery for 300 caps, then sweetens the deal by offering to double your money if you make it to the gate and back alive. A PC with a barter of 40 can pass a check to place the wager at 200 caps instead. Once he is paid, he gives you a note with the Nellis Artillery Timing Details.

The primary method of surviving the bombardment, as outlined in the Nellis Artillery Timing Details, is to first run to the first house on the left and duck in the northeast corner until the Boomers stop firing. Then run to the next building on the left side and stay in the northeast corner again until they stop firing. Next run toward the fence and you can then walk safely along the fence line.

Alternate methods are to run along the cliffs on the left to the fence or the right all the way around to the base, waiting in one place during each volley of shells. Make sure companion(s) follow close enough to avoid being killed. These methods will likely result in the PC taking some hits.

Video walkthrough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFzLomZ1bM

Upon returning to collect your caps, you can attempt a speech check (Speech 60) to lie and receive 700 caps.

It is impossible to get 1000 caps even if your speech is greater than or equal to 60. When your speech is less than 60, the "I think it deserves closer to 1000 caps" option will appear, but if your speech is greater than or equal to 60, only " Make it 700 caps...." will appear.

The courier will want to pay George for the information in order to at least double his caps when done.

You can pickpocket George for 427 caps. Then, kill George and take another 427 caps. You do not lose karma for doing this.

After finishing George's bet (and winning) if he is shot with a weak gun he will usually run towards Nellis AFB. After he gets to the second house on the road he will probably try to hide. The Boomers will fire at him until he is blown to lootable smithereens. The PC should make sure to chase him just a bit, until he gets into the line of fire, but then run away from him to avoid his fate.

Appearances
George appears in Fallout: New Vegas.