Shorty (Fallout 3)

Shorty can be found in the basement of the police HQ, there are give or take 3 Radroaches (Which Bethesda put to scare you into thinking those blips on your compass may actually be more Super muties) Other than that there is one Super Mutant with a hunting rifle, (has the Super mutant Brute model, and has hp like a brute, despite being named "super mutant") you will hear some dialogue as you approach, and if you take too much time the mutant will begin to open fire upon "Shorty" (I'm not sure if he can die, that or the mutant has terrible aim vs shorty, considering he fired aproximately 7 - 8 shots and failed to kill him in my save, but don't take my word for it) Once you rescue Shorty you are given the option to hand him a weapon (please note you will never see that weapon or ammo again) by giving him a weapon, it facilitates having to drag him and "Red" back to "Bigtown" it also prevents them from charging in and attempting to engage in unarmed combat with what may be a HEAVILY armed Super Mutant, it also helps with defending the town later if you so chose to let them do it alone, or use their assistance on the matter.