Carver Timmerman

Carver Timmerman is a merchant and client of the Blue Ridge Caravan Company, shipping caravans of furniture and furs through Big Bend Tunnel, found at its west entrance .Carver Timmerman: "We're just hauling some furniture and furs, but so far that hasn't stopped the Blood Eagles from trying to rob us."(Carver's dialogue) Unbeknownst to Carver, he is also the step-nephew of Aries.
==Background==
Born before the Great War to Gregory and Deborah Timmerman in Lewisburg, Carver is a young man with a complex family history. Deborah's father ran an interior decorating business, working closely with Van Lowe Taxidermy. The relationship continued after she married Gregory and inherited the business.Van Lowe Taxidermy terminal entries; terminal, Receipt: 8/2/2077 The relationship took on a new dimension when Deborah and Shelley van Lowe, owner of the taxidermy shop developed feelings for each other since at least January 2076,Van Lowe Taxidermy terminal entries; terminal, Receipt: 1/11/2076 developing into love,Van Lowe Taxidermy terminal entries; terminal, Receipt: 4/2/2076 with the tacit acceptance of Gregory.G. Timmerman, last words Carver does not remember anything from Lewisburg, as he was merely an infant when Shelley's brother, Calvin van Lowe, abruptly returned and then suddenly disappeared,Van Lowe Taxidermy terminal entries; terminal, Refund Order: 10/19/2077 with the Great War following.
While Greg, Deborah, and Shelley tried to survive in Lewisburg, the Ash Heap's environment was too poisonous for humans, especially the young and sickly Carver. He was losing weight rapidly and developed a severe cough by mid-November, leading Deborah to ask Shelley for help.Van Lowe Taxidermy terminal entries; terminal, Pending Response: 11/17/2077 Coupled with the recent disappearance of Gregory on a supply run,Note from Greg they had little reason to stay and moved on to Kentucky, where they found a new life and set up a business dealing in furs and furniture.Van Lowe Taxidermy terminal entries; terminal, Please read, from Shelley 
Carver grew up in Kentucky (or what was once Kentucky, Carver himself is unsure, as while he studied geography as a child, it feels like a waste of time to him as an adult)Carver Timmerman: "Well I was born around here actually, but my mom moved us sometime after the war. Now we've live in a settlement out in what used to be Kentucky, I guess. Maybe it still is Kentucky? I don't know, I tried reading some old geography text books as a kid, seemed like a waste of time now, though."(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) under the care of his two mothers, with Shelley effectively adopting him as her own child. All he knows of his father are the scant few mentions of Gregory from Deborah. This ignorance led to curiosity, then an identity crisis,Carver Timmerman: "Oh, ha. Yeah, I guess that can get pretty confusing. So my mom-- my birth mom, I mean-- is Debbie. She handles all the orders and stuff for our stock. "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) and a haunting need to know more about where he comes from and who he is.Carver Timmerman: "Problem is, I was born there... In Lewisburg, I mean. Wasn't old enough to remember it, but I've heard about it... and about my Dad. "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) Suffering from a long-lasting identity crisis, Carver's self-esteem and confidence suffered, affecting him all the way into adulthood. While he dearly loves both of his mothers (especially Shelley, whose courage and strength he admires), he does wish he had more family to help him find a proper sense of self, or at the very least learn something more about his lost father.Vault 76 dweller: "Shelley from Lewisburg? Like Shelley van Lowe?"Carver Timmerman: " "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue)
Carver would get a chance to fulfill his wish in 2103, as Blue Ridge Caravan Company expanded into Appalachia. With Deborah sick and unable to work the caravan trail and Shelley occupied with sourcing furs for their outfit, Carver was pressedVault 76 dweller: "Caravan work sounds tough for someone like him."Vinny Costa: "Well, it ain't really by choice neither. One of his moms used to run the route, but came down with somethin' nasty some time back. His other mom's their primary trapper, so it falls to lil' Carvey-boy to man the Brahmin."(Vinny Costa's dialogue) into the role of a merchant.Libby Wen: "Is there no one else from your family that can run shipments for you, Carver?"Carver Timmerman: "Well my mom used to do this before she got sick. And I guess Shelley could, but then we'd be down a trapper. Why do you ask? I'm not very good at this, am I?"(Carver Timmerman and Libby Wen's dialogue) Nervous, unsure of himself, and considered fragile even by the head of the company,Big Bend Tunnel terminal entries; Joanna Mayfield's terminal, Staff and Clients for AppalachiaDiscarded letterLibby Wen: ""Carver Timmerman: "Well my mom used to do this before she got sick. And I guess Shelley could, but then we'd be down a trapper. "(Carver and Libby's dialogue) Carver had to adapt and work the trail. The desire to know more about his father intensified with his proximity to Lewisburg, eating away at him.Carver Timmerman: "Problem is, I was born there... In Lewisburg, I mean. Wasn't old enough to remember it, but I've heard about it... and about my Dad. "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) However, Vinny Costa, the head of operations, would never spare guards for a personal errand.Vault 76 dweller: "So, take a stroll over to Lewisburg. It's close."Carver Timmerman: "Oh, I have... I've even gotten as close as my old house-- or at least what I think is my old house. But it's just too dangerous... Especially alone. Vinny would never let me borrow a guard for something personal, either."(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) Vinny actually sees that Carver has the makings of a capable worker, but simply needs help to step into the role. Vinny is unaware of the struggle within Carver,Vault 76 dweller: "I'm not really looking for a baby sitting gig."Vinny Costa: ""(Vinny Costa's dialogue) but has noticed that Carver is distracted and liable to halt all of his shipments until he figures himself out.Vault 76 dweller: "I'm looking for some work."Vinny Costa: " More so than ever, too. So I think ya know the deal by now. I want that kid at least knowin' left from right before I okay anymore of his shipments."(Vinny Costa's dialogue)Carver Timmerman: ""(Carver Timmerman's dialogue)
===Relationships===
Carver's most important relationships are with his mothers and, though he knows little about him, his late father. While he has pieced together that something more was going on between the three than either Deborah or Shelley told him, Carver is non-judgmental. Insulting his family over their relationship is a surefire way to gain Carver's ire, or at least make him try and stand up for them.Vault 76 dweller: "Sounds like your mom was two-timing him with Shelley. He died alone."Carver Timmerman: " "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) However, it is learning about his father and his last hours that truly helps Carver find himself and the confidence he so desperately needs.Vault 76 dweller: "[Charisma 4+] You won't grow from this if you don't read it yourself. Here."Carver Timmerman: " "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue)
He has difficulty finding common ground elsewhere, including other men. He tried talking with Kieran Kennedy about his father, but Kieran gruffly told him that "Your past is not who you are. You are not just your father's son, you are yourself first," which did little to inspire confidence or reduce Carver's anxiety about his identity.Vault 76 dweller: "Forget your dead dad. Be your own man."Carver Timmerman: " "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) Similarly, Vinny is intimidating to the young Timmerman. While technically he is not his boss and Blue Ridge works for the merchants, Carver cannot help but see Vinny as a superior and fears disapproval or trouble the most.Vault 76 dweller: "Vinny mentioned you've been distracted on the road."Carver Timmerman: " "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) However, Vinny pales in comparison with Aries. Carver is unaware that Aries' gas mask conceals his step-uncle, the long lost Calvin van Lowe. As a result, Carver finds Aries' antics scary and believes they mean that Aries considers him a pathetic weakling and a loser. He even unsuccessfully petitioned Joanna Mayfield to avoid pairing him with Aries on caravan runs.Discarded letter Aries simply freaks Carver out, although should Carver discover the family connection, he is surprised but happy, and finds a sense of connection with him.Carver Timmerman: " "Vault 76 dweller: "I think we all feel that way. But he's a good guy."Carver Timmerman: ""(Aries' and Carver Timmerman's dialogue) 
The opposite situation occurred with Libby Wen, a Blue Ridge guard. Carver has a crush on Libby and has actually asked Vinny to be paired with her on runs, even going as far as suggesting he is ready to do back-to-back runs to convince him. Vinny paired Libby and Carver together, but mentioned this to Libby. Libby confronted Carver on the trail during a slow moment. Neither shaming nor humiliating him, she explained that she is the wrong person, a caravan run is the wrong time for a date, and going behind her back with Vinny was the absolute worst way to arrange one. At the same time, she did not shut him down, treating it as an unfortunate screw-up, but allowing Carver to start over once he got over it.Carver Timmerman: "Oh, hi Libby! I didn't know you were on duty for this run."Libby Wen: " "Carver Timmerman: ""Libby Wen: ""Carver Timmerman: ""Libby Wen: ""Carver Timmerman: ""Libby Wen: ""(Carver and Libby's dialogue)
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Quests===
* Riding Shotgun: Carver is one of the three possible variants of the event. He will be assigned to the guard Libby Wen, with their banter and exchanges focusing on his unsuccessful attempts to turn a run into a date.
* Costa Business: Carver: With Carver's performance slipping too far, Vinny halts Carver's shipments and asks the Dwellers to help him figure out left from right. Carver asks them to find anything that would shed light on his father's fate, starting with the old Timmerman home in Lewisburg.Vault 76 dweller: "I could check out your old house. Maybe there's more to learn."
Carver Timmerman: " "(Carver Timmerman's dialogue) The trail leads to The Burning Mine and Gregory's last words. At the end, the player can choose to simply summarize the letter for him or, with Charisma 4+, persuade him to face his past and read the letters himself, helping him grow into his own man. Gregory's heirloom lighter may also be returned to Carver.
* Protocol Adonais: Aries asks to either burn all the holotapes or give them to Carver, deciding his legacy. This also determines the future of the Van Lowe siblings and the closure of their story arc: If given to Carver, Aries will visit Carver in the office and the two will awkwardly accept their family connection. Aries will also continue to spend time with Carver, considering him a good kid, and seeing time they spend together as rewarding. While he does not have the courage yet to face Shelley himself, he will slowly edge towards rebuilding bridges he burned, starting with a letter Carver will deliver to her.Vault 76 dweller: "How are things with your family?"Aries: " "(Aries' dialogue)
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==Appearances==
Carver Timmerman appears . He was first mentioned in terminal entries in Wild Appalachia, was introduced as a full character in Wastelanders, and was expanded upon in Once in a Blue Moon.
==Gallery==
FO76OB Carver keyart.jpg|Carver in the Once in a Blue Moon keyart
FO76WL Carver Timmerman 2.png|Carver sitting
FO76WL SQ07 Carver Timmerman.jpg|Carver
FO76 Libby Carver.png|Libby and Carver located at Big Bend Tunnel East before the Once in a Blue Moon update
FO76OB Carver Timmerman feat Aries.jpg|Carver with his step-uncle Aries during Protocol Adonais
==References==
Category:Wastelanders human characters
Category:Wastelanders merchants
Category:Blue Ridge Caravan Company characters
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