Jed Masterson

Jed Masterson is a traveling merchant who works for the Happy Trails Caravan Company in 2281.

Background
Masterson was a caravaneer who headed a Happy Trails caravan run into Zion Canyon, looking to delay Happy Trail's demise by trading with the Mormons in New Canaan, who had always been reliable for trade. This caravan run was important for the fate of Happy Trail's continued existence, so Masterson was understandably cautious when it came to anything that could slow the caravan down.

He had never been to Zion before and needed someone with a Pip-Boy 3000 in order to map out the area and its natural hazards. He used to have another prospector with a Pip-Boy on prior caravan runs, but he left without a reason shortly before the expedition into Zion; Jed presumed that something must have spooked him. To this end, he was looking for any wastelander with a Pip-Boy to replace that prospector; he offered 25 caps per day and a bonus upon reaching Zion and New Canaan. The Courier was able to fill this role, but was unable to protect Masterson and the other caravaneers from their untimely deaths when the caravan was ambushed by White Legs when they arrived in Zion.

Relationships
Jed appears to have a close relationship with Stella. When she is shot, Jed reacts in a more dramatic sense than he does with the others. When the Courier threatens Ricky and makes him leave, Jed seems glad to hear the news.

Quests

 * Happy Trails Expedition
 * Arrival at Zion

Effects of player's actions

 * He recognizes the Courier if Alice McLafferty's quests for the Crimson Caravan Company have been completed.
 * He will also recognize the Courier if they kill Alice.

Other interactions

 * With a Survival check of 50, one can convince Masterson that they can carry more, raising the weight limit from 75 to 100. The weight limit increase may also be achieved through the Strong Back and/or Pack Rat perks or by convincing Ricky to "carry some of your equipment for you" although this does not mean you have to give your stuff to him.
 * Jed leads the expedition to Zion for the Happy Trails Caravan Company. Upon reaching Zion Canyon, he and the other caravaneers are killed by a group of White Legs who ambush the group. Nothing can prevent his death since it is scripted.

Appearances
Jed Masterson appears only in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Honest Hearts.

Bugs
His corpse may never disappear.