Other Freeside residents will flee during these instances of violence with the thugs. They will remain neutral until the Courier's reputation changes, or if the player character attacks a thug first. Upon reaching this level of reputation, a thug will approach them and start a conversation, but realize who they are speaking with and flee.
If the Courier is Vilified in Freeside, they will not attack. They may be hostile depending on the Courier's reputation with Freeside and will attack in groups of up to four. They can't be interacted with and if killed, new thugs will take their place. The thugs are armed with only basic melee weapons such as knives, baseball bats and tools. Thugs operate in Freeside as thieves, pickpockets and muggers, always looking for a victim.
