Aris Turtle is a self-proclaimed philosopher who grew up in a raider gang and decided to leave them behind for more intellectual pursuits. They're kind of poncy and above it all, but kind and caring at heart. They're also prone to quoting Old World authors and misnaming them.
My name is Aris. Pleased to meet you. You could call me their leader, but the reality is much more...well, let's just say it's nuanced and leave it at that.(greeting)
This fine young woman is Hammerhead. Yes, it's because someone hit her in the head with a hammer.(introducing)
"The past is the beginning of the beginning and all that is and has been is but the twilight of the dawn." War of the Wells.(solemn, farewell)
Hammerhead is a Thundershark and Aris's right hand. They're not the brightest of the bunch.
You said you could fix the computer!(accusatory)
You're walking on thin ice.(threatening)
Can I kill him, Aris?(hopeful, menacing)
Fantastic is a foul-mouthed idiot wearing sunglasses with a theoretical degree in physics. (You can listen to some of his dialogue in New Vegas on YouTube.) Twenty years later, he's making a cameo in Second Dawn. You don't have to perfectly mimic his voice; the attitude is what's important.
I'm the lead scientist on the Space Cannon project. If I don't get back to camp soon, they'll ditch me, and I'll be broke! Again!(desperate)
You guys don't actually eat people, do you? You're not, like, part shark?(afraid)
I'll see you around, Red. Hit me up if you want to see why they call me fantastic.(sleazy)
Cuckoo Corbin is the post-apocalyptic equivalent of a used car salesman. While his persona is a bit over the top, the real Corbin is a sensible, well-meaning man...who's obsessed with the mythical Radsquatch.
If you need shipping, Cuckoo Corbin's got you covered! If you want a relaxing voyage on the water, Cuckoo Corbin can do that too! If you want to go out and get sunk by pirates, Cuckoo Corbin will need your security deposit in full!(used car salesman routine)
Corbin saw the Radsquatch with his own two eyes. Just need someone else to go out and find proof!(conspiring)
I'm as serious as a man named "Cuckoo Corbin" can be! Where d'you wanna go, blueskin?(friendly)
Head Paladin Grayson is the aggressive, no-nonsense half of the leadership of a Brotherhood of Steel chapter sent north to Washington. She is extremely distrustful of outsiders, hates the NCR, and expects her orders to be followed immediately. She's also York's sister.
That is exactly what I am objecting to. We can't give them any ground. Do you want a repeat of Hoover Dam?(angry, putting her foot down)
We've got a horde of them to the northwest, three hundred or more, and they're coming this way. Why is the vault dweller here?
(reporting, then upset)
We never should have dragged you out of the water. I knew I should have shot you the second I met you.
(threatening)
Head Scribe York is the kindly, open-minded half of the leadership of a Brotherhood of Steel chapter sent north to Washington. She's a forward thinker and more concerned with the advancement of technology and research than strictly following rules. She's also Grayson's sister.
The vault dweller needs medical attention. She almost drowned. Kick them all out afterward, if you like, but let me treat her first.(pleading)
Well, you got a little scratched up, and this bruise is going to look pretty ugly in a few days, but you're not in critical condition.(treating an injury)
Well, you, my dear, are quite lucky you didn't sustain any worse injuries than cuts, bruises, and some waterlogging.(friendly)
Socks is a gate guard at Olympia.
Caravan incoming! Get the gate ready!(aside, to fellow guard)
State your name, roster, affiliations, and carried goods.(to caravan)
Alright. You're free to enter. But if the vault dweller steps out of line, she's your responsibility!(wary)
Hello. Hi. Hey. Nice to meet you. Heyo.(greetings)
Thundersharks! Thundersharks forever! Go, Thundersharks!(cheering)
(Shouts, hollers, whoops, general cheeriness and self-aggrandizing. "Yeah, alright, let's go, woohoo, hurrah!" Stuff like that.)
