Martha Rastello is the second head of the Water Merchants[1] in 2161.
Background
Martha Rastello apparently manages the affairs of the Water Merchants in the Hub, although the head of the Water Merchants is Daren Hightower. She is referred to as a master merchant.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character is a permanent companion. | |
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This character is a temporary companion. | |
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This character has a talking head. | |
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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 modify weapons. |
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Other interactions
She will tell the Vault Dweller that there is a water chip in Necropolis. Also, if the Vault Dweller is running out of time to retrieve the water chip, for 2000 caps she will commission a caravan of water merchants to deliver water to Vault 13, which will extend the time limit of the quest by 100 days. The Vault Dweller with a sufficient Barter skill can haggle her down to 1000 caps or even to 500.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
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| Torn women clothing | - | Stimpak Bottle cap x21 Water flask |
Appearances
Martha Rastello appears only in Fallout.
Bugs
After handing in the water chip to Jacoren, it is possible to commission a second round of water caravans. Doing so will award 1000 XP, unmark the Find the Water Chip quest and attach a 'days remaining' note to the Vault Dweller's Pip-Boy 2000. This will effectively reset the results of the Find the Water Chip quest; the citizens of Vault 13 will act as if the water chip has not been delivered and after the time limit expires the quest will end in failure. [verified]
