Seth

For other characters named Seth, see Seth (disambiguation).

Fallout character
Seth
Lore
Race	Human
Gender	Male
Status	Missing, presumed dead
Died	2196 (presumed)
Affiliation	Shady Sands New California Rangers
Role	Leader of the guard
Rank	First Ranger
Family	Jarvis - brother
Gameplay
Location	Shady Sands entrance
Quests	Stop the Radscorpions Rescue Tandi from the Raiders
Other
Dialogue	SETH.MSG SETH2.MSG
Mentioned in	Fallout 2 Fallout: New Vegas
Appearances	Fallout
SPECIAL	6 ST, 6 PE, 6 EN, 5 CH, 5 IN, 5 AG, 4 LK
Tag skills	Melee Weap.: 72% Small Guns: 40% Unarmed: 72%
Misc stats	Hit Points: 45 Critical Chance: 4% Melee Dam.: 5 Poison Res.: 30% Radiation Res.: 12% Armor Class: 5 Action Points: 7 Carry Weight: 175 lbs Sequence: 12 Healing Rate: 2 Experience Points: 100
Prototype ID	00000065

“Seth's a very good fighter. He's very determined. A little too much, sometimes. Still, he's devoted to the welfare of our village.”— Jarvis

Seth is the captain of the town guards at Shady Sands in Fallout. After its transition into part of the New California Republic, he was honored as the first of the NCR Rangers.

Background

In 2161, Seth leads the security force, serving as captain, posted at the main entrance of Shady Sands. In addition to maintaining order and safety, he greets newcomers and points them in the direction of Aradesh, the town's leader who wishes to meet new all new visitors. Seth also gauges potential threats and requests all visitors to follow the town's laws, such as the holstering of weapons.

Seth shows respect for the town's leader, and likewise Aradesh speaks favorably about the captain. The elder describes Seth's continued efforts to repel threats and attacks from raiders and mentions that Seth is someone who assists him in keeping an eye on those the townspeople do not yet trust.

Aradesh holds Seth in such high esteem that he considered the guard leader to be a suitable match for his daughter. Tandi declined, stating Seth isn't her type, but Seth refers to her as his "girl" in an unguarded moment with the Vault Dweller, before correcting himself. His younger brother Jarvis shares information about his brother, professing Seth's devotion to the welfare of their village and his proficiency as a fighter.

In his role as leader of the town guard, Seth actively organizes the efforts of the security team including Ian, planning for initiatives outside of the city limits. This group works together to eliminate ongoing threats from creatures such as finding and eradicating a nearby source of radscorpions. Seth is also trusted with initiatives of the utmost importance, such as the mission to rescue Tandi from a raider gang who abducted her.

At some point, Seth went with Aradesh to look for Vault 13, however both men disappeared and were presumed dead. Seth is posthumously revered in the New California Republic, retroactively honored and remembered as the "First Ranger" of the NCR Rangers and is immortalized on the state currency with his portrait appearing on the NCR $20 bill.

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
	This character starts quests.	Rescue Tandi from the Raiders
	This character is involved in quests.	Stop the Radscorpions

Quests

• Rescue Tandi from the Raiders: Seth can inform the Vault Dweller that Tandi was kidnapped by the Khans.
• Stop the Radscorpions: Seth can escort the Vault Dweller to the radscorpion cave upon request.

Tell me about

Seth's Tell-Me-Abouts
Query	Response
Aradesh	"He is the leader of our community, and a true hero. You can always find him at work in the communal hall."
Garl	"He leads the Khans. He is one of the most dangerous men that has ever set eyes on Shady Sands. He leads the raider clans with a heavy fist."
The Hub	"Much farther to the south than Junktown. The Hub is the largest city I've heard about. Must be a thousand people there, at least."
Junktown	"It's 4-6 days to the southwest. Good trading occasionally, but more often than not, they try to stiff us."
Khans	"They are a lawless group who pretend to be some people from the far past."
Radscorpion, Radscorpions, Scorpion, Scorpions	"Nasty creatures with a deadly venom."
Razlo	"Our Doctor. See him if you are hurt."
Shady, Sands	"You're standing in it."
Seth	"That is me. I work with Aradesh to make sure everyone is safe."
Tandi	"She is the daughter of Aradesh. Some day she could lead us, but she must learn to temper her ways."
Water	"Sorry, I can't help you."

Inventory

Apparel	Weapon	Other items
Farmer outfit	Hunting rifle	Rope x2 Bottle cap x42

Notes

• Seth can sell the Vault Dweller a rope via the barter screen, which is required in two locations, Vault 15 and the Glow.
• In Fallout, Seth uses a generic character sprite, and his appearance is not described in any detail by the "look" interaction or in dialogue. Fallout: New Vegas features the first detailed depiction of him, via a portrait on the NCR's $20 bill. Said portrait portrays him with dark medium-long hair, pronounced eyebrows, and a full beard.

Appearances

Seth appears in Fallout and is mentioned in Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas.

Gallery

Seth's portrait on the NCR's $20 bill.

References

Shady Sands People Characters Aradesh · Cook · Curtis · Ian · Jarvis · Katrina · Razlo · Razlo's wife · Seth · Tandi Generic Children · Citizens · Guards · Peasants · Dogs Cut Characters Agatha Locations Radscorpion cave · Shady Sands brahmin pen · Shady Sands entrance · Shady Sands garden Quests Rescue Tandi from the Raiders · Stop the Radscorpions · Cure Jarvis of Radscorpion Poison · Improve Shady Sands' Agriculture · Make Poison Antidote · Recruit Ian · Talk to Katrina