The Lonesome Drifter

The Lonesome Drifter is a solitary musician who has set up camp under a Sunset Sarsaparilla billboard near El Dorado Gas & Service in 2281.

Background
Born in Montana in 2253, the Lonesome Drifter was abandoned at a young age by his father, and was raised by his mother. After she died, he decided to find his father, although what he would do when they finally met he hadn't thought through yet; plans vary from simply asking him why he left to punching him in the face. His meager belongings include his guitar and gun that his father had left behind for him. He has traveled the wasteland for many years, passing through Dead Horse Point a few years back, and now finds himself in the Mojave Wasteland, growing tired of the lifestyle and looking to settle down somewhere with his guitar. He also mentions working in a coal mine at the age of 15.

When pressed, he is unable to provide clear details about his father, only that he was a "mysterious" man, who at times was almost like a "stranger".

Quests

 * Talent Pool: The Courier has been tasked to recruit an act for Tommy Torini's Aces Theater located within The Tops casino.

Effects of player's actions

 * After recruiting him for the Aces, he can be seen at 10 PM and plays the songs "Streets of New Reno," "Home on the Wastes," or "New Vegas Valley".

Other interactions

 * If the Courier passes a Barter check of 50 during the quest Talent Pool, he will give them the Mysterious Magnum that his father left him with.

Inventory

 * Added to his inventory after giving Tommy Torini's business card to the drifter in Talent Pool.

Appearances
The Lonesome Drifter appears in Fallout: New Vegas and is mentioned in the add-on Honest Hearts.

Bugs

 * If the player kills or is caught stealing from him, they will lose reputation from the Strip, even if the Lonesome Drifter hasn't yet been recruited in the quest Talent Pool.
 * Sometimes when it's his time to perform on stage, he will play his guitar and the music will play as normal, but he won't leave his seat.
 * After completing Talent Pool, if you kill The Lonesome Drifter, the cycle in which The Aces Theater runs on will be broken. Whoever performs onstage next will do so constantly, meaning nobody else will EVER perform except them.
 * Sometimes he will start running randomly in the El Dorado Dry Lake.