Bear

Bear is a super mutant and a member of the Rusty Hooks in 2253.

Background
Bear lives up to his name, being 7'6 and weighing around 440 lbs. He is a hand to hand combat, melee and large guns savant, though he rarely uses guns as he feels it takes the fun out of it. He is actually capable of beating up multiple opponents at the same time, even other super mutants. Despite his brute strength, bear is also quite intellectually capable. He conveys his thoughts intelligently and does not look down on anyone for having less intelligence than him. He is easy to reason with and happy to help anyone, who can free him of Kyle and the control he has over him.

Some would say he leads the Rusty Hooks as he is a valuable tactician, when it comes to violent caravan raids. He is able to solve disputes, with the gang, through words and enforces the law among them, swiftly and justly. He obviously breaks most people's understandings of super mutant kind.

Some believe that the only reason that Kyle the Hook gets any respect at all is due to Bear seemingly being undeservedly loyal to him. Some see him as Kyle's pet, because of this. He has been with the Rusty Hooks since their beginning and his caravan was attacked by the founding members of the Hooks. He fought back, brutally, killing six of them, with his unique Iron Bear Claw weapon. He then took several bullets to the chest and was almost killed by the attack, when he recovered, he found himself becoming incredibly loyal to Kyle. He was so loyal that he went as far as to beat on several dissenters as a message to anyone who is thinking of betraying their esteemed leader. Bear has since been by his side, offering him advice that would keep Kyle in power.