James Hargrave

James Hargrave is a young inhabitant of Rivet City in Fallout 3..

Background
James Hargrave is one of Rivet City’s few kids. He doesn't spend any more time in the cramped quarters than he has to and can usually be found in the company of his friend C.J. Young. The two of them like to play in the storage rooms or hang around on the flight deck. James is alternately sullen and wild. He will do just about anything on a dare. He is capable of holding a grudge for months. He is loyal to C.J. but picks on her mercilessly. The two don’t have many other options for play-mates, so C.J. tolerates the abuse. On the rare occasions when C.J. stands up for herself, James is devastated and will do anything to earn her forgiveness.

His father is presumed dead due to Tammy (his mother) telling the player that he went off one day and never came back to Rivet City. His mother is a drunk who spends most her time in The Muddy Rudder. James spends his time getting into trouble and playing with his only friend, C.J. Young.

Other interactions

 * If you engage James in conversation and bring up the issue about his equally problematic alcoholic mother, he gets angry. This leads to an option for you to insult and goad James into running away from home (uses Speech skill). If successful he runs away with C.J. Young, ; they can be found at Anacostia Crossing Station. This brings negative karma. However, you can lead them back to Rivet City. If you do this, positive Karma will be granted.
 * Players with the Child at Heart perk can ask James to steal ammunition for them. He will give the player a random amount of ammunition of a random type once every 12 hours. There is no karma penalty.

Effects of player actions

 * If you kill or enslave his mother and then ask about his family he will answer, "Dead. Some asshole like you killed them."

Appearances
James Hargrave appears only in Fallout 3.