Just an ordinary citizen of Far Harbor, trying to survive like everyone else. Problem is, he was caught outside the Hull when the mutant creatures decided to attack the outlying settlement.
Jared is a part of the survivor group running to the Hull's safety during Walk in the Park. They are stuck outside and unless the player intervenes (such as jumping down and drawing the creatures' attention away), Jared and the rest will be killed. Saving him will result in a small reward of 200 caps - and him swearing Far Harbor off for good.