Johnny Bills is a caravan guard for the Blue Ridge Caravan Company in Fallout 76, introduced in the Expeditions: Atlantic City update part one, Boardwalk Paradise. He is currently stationed at the Blue Ridge Bunkhouse in Appalachia, where he also sells some items.
Background[]
Johnny has been working with Blue Ridge since its days as a pre-War trucking company, and was hired by Joanna Mayfield's grandfather.[1] Before the bombs dropped, Johnny received his nickname due to his high debts and the "bills" he owed others. Although his debts were eliminated in the apocalypse, Johnny still prefers this being a secret,[2] and he enjoys telling others he used to be a millionaire instead, though he does not get upset if someone sees through his bit.[1] His number one tip for survival in the wasteland is to try to cooperate with other people, and to participate in trade, as "commerce is still king,"[3] Johnny is well aware of the power of caps to transcend inter-faction disagreements, which he makes references to in a sarcastic fashion.[4]
While off-duty, Bills once went on a caravan trip coordinated by Blue Ridge and guarded by Libby Wen. It was the second caravan in which Edgar Blackburn joined the group.[5] As of 2105, Johnny considers himself too old and not fit enough to guard caravans by himself anymore, but he still takes the opportunity to share his knowledge and experiences with younger caravanners.[1] His assignment at the Blue Ridge Bunkhouse still has him handling shipments alongside other Blue Ridge workers,[6] and he will even offer some odds and ends to sell, although he will direct those looking to do major trading toward Foundation and the Crater.[7]
Johnny is partial toward the Settlers of Foundation, though he does see them as rather naive.[8] He also recommends stopping by and visiting the charitable Responders at the Whitespring Refuge;[9] he also sees the Crater as a decent place to potentially earn a profit, if one has the necessary grit to deal with the Crater Raiders, otherwise they may lose much more.[10] However, Johnny strongly recommends against dealing with the Brotherhood First Expeditionary Force at Fort Atlas, and he is not fond of them at all; as Joanna Mayfield has cautioned against interacting with them, Johnny believes the Brotherhood to be "bad news."[11]
Overall, Johnny is good-natured and friendly to fellow travelers[12] while also being self-aware of his status as an old timer, humorously calling himself a "pre-War dinosaur."[1] He is welcoming and joking with newcomers[13] while also holding respect for fellow veterans of guarding caravans.[14]
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
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Other interactions[]
- With an Intelligence of 4 or above, the player can point out that Johnny being a millionaire does not add up, at which point he will admit the nickname comes from his pre-War debts.[2]
- If one asks Johnny about work opportunities, he will direct them to the Blue Ridge base at Big Bend Tunnel (the site of Event: Riding Shotgun), and will mark Big Bend Tunnel East on the map, if it has not yet been discovered.[15]
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
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| Blue Ridge Caravan outfit Blue Ridge trucker hat |
Appearances[]
Johnny Bills appears only in Fallout 76. Previously only mentioned in a note introduced in the Steel Reign update, Johnny was introduced as a full character in the Boardwalk Paradise update.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Vault Dweller: "And what's YOUR story, old timer?"
Johnny Bills: "Me? Ah, who cares what my story is. Pre-war dinosaurs like me are still a dime a dozen. But.. since ya asked... I've been working with Blue Ridge since the trucking days. Joana's Granpappy hired me, god rest his tired soul. I ain't exactly fit to guard a caravan on my owns anymore, but I've still got plenty of know-how to share with the youngin's. Got my name from all them dollar bills linin' my pockets back in the day... I was a regular millionaire, I tell you what."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Vault Dweller: "[INT 4+] A millionaire? That doesn't add up."
Johnny Bills: "Ha! Saw right through me. Okay, maybe I got my name from all them bills I was owin', but the war washed that debt away. But let's you an' me keep that one a secret."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Any tips for surviving out here?"
Johnny Bills: "Get to know the locals. Can't survive out here all on your lonesome. Least not for long. Whether you be buyin' goods from the settlements or sellin' goods of your own, commerce is still king."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vautl Dweller: "Any in particular "locals" I should look out for?"
Johnny Bills: "The biggest players are Foundation and the Crater. They may hate each other but they both love caps. The Whitespring is home to the Responders and all other sorts... plenty of places to do business there. You can find them at that fancy golf course. There's also them Brotherhood of Steel, but uh... Well, we don't get along so well, and we keep our distance. I'd reckon you ought do the same."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ Caravan manifest
- ↑ Johnny Bills: "What can I do ya for? We're in the middle of a shipment, so I'm afraid no one's here to do business... If you were were lookin' for trade that is."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Do you guys have anything to trade? I could use supplies."
Johnny Bills: "Well, Blue Ridge doesn't sell much of anything itself. We provide protection to the folks that do, though. I do have a few knickknacks on me, but if you're lookin' to do some shopping, head toward one of the major settlements, like Foundation or maybe Crater."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Where or what is Foundation?"
Johnny Bills: "Foundation is a settlement in the mountains way south of here. Safe spot to sell goods or just rest for a spell Salt of the Earth types, lookin' to rebuild the world as it once was. Maybe a little naive, but good folk none the less."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "The Whitespring? Responders? Not familiar with those."
Johnny Bills: "Well, the Whitespring is a big fancy hotel from way, way back. For a while, it was a ghost town of robots and Feral Ghouls. But not too long ago, the Responders-- a group created to assist those in need after the bombs-- well, they took over the place. Turned into a sort of hub of commerce and wasteland assistance. Definitely stop by. Friendly folks and safe shelter. Can't ask for much more now, right?"
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Can you tell me about the Crater?"
Johnny Bills: "If you've got grit, the Crater is a decent spot to make a few caps. If you don't got grit, it's a good place to lose your caps... or your life. It's a whole town of Raiders, so do what you will with that information. You'll find 'em up North, in some crazy spaceship lookin' wreckage."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Can you tell me more about the Brotherhood of Steel?"
Johnny Bills: "Don't know how much I can tell. Boss lady tells us to keep our distance, and I do. Gladly. Seem like self-important thugs totin' around some unwarranted authority. They're holed up in this mountain fortress. Really completes "the look." Bad news in my book. Seem like the kind of folk that'd shoot ya dead then give you a ticket for wastin' their bullets. No thank you."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Thanks for all the information."
Johnny Bills: "Always happy to help a wanderer in need. Anything else ya want to know?"
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ Johnny Bills: "Hey there. You're lookin' greener than Bloatfly piss. Little lost, are ya?"
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ Johnny Bills: "Oh, I can smell the Brahmin on you. Bet you've done your share of runs through Big Bend. Good on ya."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue) - ↑ A Vault Dweller: "Are you guys hiring? I'm looking for work."
Johnny Bills: "Blue Ridge is always happy to pay a few caps to keep guns pointed in the right direction. If you're interested, head down to the Big Bend Tunnel, east entrance. There's a real cheery fella named Vinny Costa that can set you up with work. Ain't the most glamorous job, and it's a fair hike from here, but we'll pay ya right. I'll mark it on your map, just in case."
(Johnny Bills' dialogue)
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