Veronica Santangelo, a disillusioned Brotherhood Scribe.Rose of Sharon Cassidy (also known as Cass), a former caravan merchant and the daughter of John Cassidy.Raul Alfonso Tejada, a ghoul mechanic and former gunslinger held hostage by Tabitha, the mad leader of the State of Utobitha.She can be recruited in Jacobstown after gaining the quest Guess Who I Saw Today. Lily Bowen, a friendly nightkin and former assassin in the Master's army.Can be recruited after completing One for My Baby and choosing particular dialogue. He can be found at night in the dinosaur at Novac. Craig Boone, a former NCR 1st Recon sniper with a grudge against Caesar's Legion and a chip on his shoulder.
All permanent companions have a unique quest line that can be followed in order to 'upgrade' them, usually giving them new armor or new perks. It is possible to have up to two legitimately acquired companions in the party (one humanoid and one non-humanoid). From left to right: Rex, Cassidy, Raul (Vaquero outfit), Lily, Boone (assault armor), ED-E, Veronica, and Arcade. All eight permanent companions in Fallout: New Vegas.
