Beagle

Beagle is the deputy of Primm in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
Beagle was deputized by Sheriff McBain about two and half months before the attack on Primm, on account of being brother to the sheriff's wife. When he witnessed convicts attack and kill his sister and brother-in-law, Beagle decided that discretion was the better part of valor and started observing the convicts and taking notes and witnessed a meetup between Benny, the Great Khans and the convicts. Unfortunately for him, he was caught and thrown into the kitchen as a hostage. This event was in fact witnessed by McGee who was on scout, however, he chose not to act, instead citing lack of a long rifle and proper orders. The Powder Gangers tortured Beagle while he was captured. He couldn't resist the torture and told them the little he knew about the town and has since remained their hostage for ransom, but no one in town can pay the price the convicts are asking.

The deputy is not treated seriously by the other denizens of Primm, on account of his lack of common sense, intelligence, and general unusefullness. He tries to cover it up by using a gentlemanly demeanor and a sophisticated vocabulary that he more often than not mispronounces. This would be fine if Beagle did his job well, but Beagle is also a lazy coward who's unable or unwilling to defend himself or others without help; always seeking out excuses to not be proactive with law enforcement and leaving things half-finished. Even when it comes time to step up and become the town sheriff, Beagle pushes a job of actual weight off on to someone else so he can stay a deputy. This is probably for the best as Beagle even opines several times that a quality a sheriff should have is bravery. Justifiably, his unwillingness to become sheriff bites him in the end and he is deposed as deputy no matter who is ultimately made sheriff of Primm.

Quests

 * They Went That-a-Way: The deputy provides intel on where the Courier's assailants went: Novac.
 * My Kind of Town: Beagle asks the Courier to find a new sheriff for the town of Primm, offering suggestions as to the likely candidates, once rescued from the grip of the convicts. He loses the rank of deputy regardless of who takes the town over and spends his time sitting outside his home.

Other interactions

 * Speaking to him in a Powder Ganger outfit will make Beagle think you're a Powder Ganger, but will see through the disguise the very next line.
 * After saving him, the player can force him to join them on a sweep of the hotel with Speech 25. He leaves as soon as the player exits the area. Giving him any items is not advised as a result, as otherwise the player will be forced to steal them back.

Bugs

 * As long as Beagle is bound, the player can interrogate him to learn about Benny and his crew. The Speech 40 option will remain active indefinitely, as the script does not disable it properly.

Appearances
Beagle appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.