Ratch

 is a junkyard hobo in 2241.

Background
Buried under a heap of rags and with an extremely strong smell, the owner of the junkyard in the NCR Bazaar is a skilled mechanic plagued by lice and various other illnesses. He has a tendency to name his junk, like he would his children.

Interactions with the player character
For $5 apiece, Ratch can give the player some minor gossip. Otherwise, for $1000, he can install a blower named Claudia into the Highwayman.

Appearances
appears in Fallout 2.