“Anyway, I'm just kicking back and sharing stories while I'm between things. I've been all over. Seen Vaults, prewar ruins, and plenty of monsters.”
Hawthorne is a resident of Diamond City in 2287. He can normally be found sitting in the Dugout Inn. He has a house in the Upper Stands.
Background
He appears to be a mercenary/explorer who explored vaults and pre-War ruins. He is a cat lover, having 25 cats in his house and multiple cat pictures.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | |
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This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character starts quests. |
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This character is involved in quests. |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. |  -Sells: - |
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This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - |
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This character can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -.
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Other interactions
Hawthorne will inquire about what the player character's job is. He will tell the Sole Survivor 'stories' about his adventures from Salem to Vault 81.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
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| Road leathers Leather armor (full set) |
Pipe bolt-action pistol | Hawthorne residence key |
Notes
- Although Eustace is Hawthorne's grandmother, the game files list her as his parent.
- Even if the Sole Survivor has visited Salem or Vault 81, they will not comment about them when he mentions them.
- According to a conversation overheard at Abernathy farm, Lucy Abernathy has a crush on him.
Appearances
Hawthorne appears only in Fallout 4.
Behind the scenes
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Hawthorne's father is named Julian in dialogue with his grandmother. Julian Hawthorne (son of Nathaniel Hawthorne) was an American writer & journalist in the late 19th century.
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