In Starfield, companions and crew members are characters who join your team and accompany you on your journey throughout the game. Starfield crew members can assist you in various ways, such as providing support in combat, offering specialized skills, and contributing to managing your ship and outposts. Each crew member comes with their own skills and abilities, making them valuable assets to your adventures.
Starfield crew members can be divided into companions and nameless crew members.
- Starfield Companions: Companions are unique characters with distinct personalities, backstories, and abilities. Sarah Morgan, Andreja, Sam Coe, and Barrett are your four Constellation companions in Starfield. They all have their own quests and dialogue options and can even form romantic relationships with the player character. Companions play a more significant role in the game’s narrative and can provide valuable insights into the game’s world and story.
- Named Starfield Crew Members: Most of these can be typically recruited at Starfield’s bars or as part of certain missions. They come with minor backstories and no quests, and they are not romanceable, but they typically offer better skills than the randomly generated names of crew members.
- Nameless Starfield Crew Members: NPCs offer higher skill levels for specialized tasks. They are often found in bars or other locations and can be hired to assist you with tasks related to ship management, outpost construction, combat, and other activities. While they lack the depth of companions in terms of personal stories, they are still valuable additions to your crew due to their skill sets.
Crew members can be recruited by interacting with them in specific locations, completing missions, or meeting certain requirements. They contribute to the overall experience by enhancing your abilities, providing companionship, and adding depth to the game’s world and lore.
All Starfield Companion and Their Skills
Starfield companions are the four Constellation members you will recruit during the second to fifth main missions in Starfield (The Old Neighborhood, The Empty Nest, Into the Unknown, and Back to Vectera).
Sarah Morgan
Leader of Constellation, you cant miss getting her as a companion if you do the main questline. Her skills are:
- Astrodynamics (Rank 4)
- Lasers (Rank 3)
- Leadership (Rank 2)
- Botany (Rank 1)
Sam Coe
Sam, another member of the Constellation, and his daughter are also part of Starfield’s main questline and will join you once you pick up “The Empty Nest” main mission. Sam’s skills are:
- Piloting (Rank 4)
- Rifle (Certification (Rank 3)
- Payloads (Rank 2)
- Geology (Rank 1)
Barrett
The first member of Constellation you meet during the first main mission, “One Small Step,” is the friendly Barrett, but you don’t get to join him until a little later in the story, after “Back to Vectera.” Barrett’s skills are:
- Starship Engineering (Rank 4)
- Particle Beam Weapon Systems (Rank 3)
- Robotics (Rank 2)
- Gastronomy (Rank 1)
Andreja
Andreja is the final Companion you get from Constellation. Andreaja can join you after “Into the Unknown.” Here are Andreja’s skills:
- Stealth (Rank 4)
- Particle Beams (Rank 3)
- Energy Weapon Systems (Rank 2)
- Theft (Rank 1)
All Starfield Crew Members (Named)
Starfield crew members can be recruited at Starfield’s bars, during side missions, or, in the case of Vasco, at The Lodge after you complete One Small Step.
Vasco
Your first Companion isn’t human, but the lovable and loyal robot called Vasco. Here are VASCO’s skills:
- Aneutronic Fusion (Rank 1)
- Shield Systems (Rank 2)
- EM Weapon Systems (Rank 1)
Lin
When you were a humble miner, your old boss was eager to start a new life if you offered it to her by going back to Argos during the mission “Back to Vectera.” Here are Lin’s skills:
- Demolitions (Rank 1)
- Outpost Management (Rank 3)
Heller
While tracking down Barrett in “Back to Vectera,” you can rescue your old co-worker Heller. The pirate ship that abducted him crashed. Once you complete the dialogue there, Heller can join your crew. Here are Heller’s skills:
- Geology (Rank 1)
- Outpost Engineering (Rank 3)
Adoring Fan
Adoring Fan shows up and can be recruited only if you picked the Hero Worshipped trait. Here are his skills:
- Scavenging (Rank 1)
- Concealment (Rank 1)
- Weight Lifting (Rank 2)
Marika Boros
The Freestar Ranger at The Viewport bar on New Atlantis can be recruited for 16,500 Credits or half of (8,250) if you persuade her. Here are her skills:
- Shotgun Certification (Rank 1)
- Ballistics (Rank 2)
- Particle Beam Weapon System (Rank 1)
Simeon Bankowski
Also found at The Viewport on New Atlantis, Simeon is another hired gun you can recruit for 13,000 Credits or 6,750 Credits if you persuade him. Here is his set of skills:
- Sharpshooting (Rank 1)
- Sniper Certification (Rank 2)
- Marksmanship (Rank 1)
Gideon Aker
The last recruit at New Atlantis The Viewport bar. Giden requires 16,500 Credits to help you, but you can persuade him to pay half his fee to 8,250. Here are his skills:
- Ballistic Weapon Systems (Rank 2)
- Missile Weapon Systems (Rank 2)
Andromeda Kepler
Andromeda is located at Broken Spear bar on Mars and can be talked down from 15000 to 7,500 Credits to join your crew. Her skills are:
- Outpost Engineering (Rank 2)
- Piloting (Rank 1)
- Aneutronic Fusion (Rank 1)
Moara Otero
First, you must rescue Moara from Ecliptics after docking his ship during the second main mission, “The Old Neighborhood.” If you talk to Moara at the Broken Spear bar on Mars, he will join your crew free of charge. Here are his skills:
- EM Weapon Systems (Rank 2)
- Marksmanship (Rank 2)
Rosie Tannehill
Rosie Tannehill is located at Akila City’s Hitching Post bar on planet Akila. She will lend her medical skills to your team for 12,000 credits or 6,000 Credits if you persuade her. Her skills are:
- Medicine (Rank 1)
- Wellness (Rank 3)
Omari Hassan
Omari is also located at Hitching Post in Akila. He requires 16,500 Credits but can be talked down to half that fee. His skills are:
- Shield Systems (Rank 3)
- Starship Engineering (Rank 2)
Lyle Brewer
Lyle Brewer is a survivalist you recruit in Akila City’s “Aggie’s” bar, down at “The Stretch.” Lyle requires 19,000 Credits to join your crew, but you can persuade him to halve his asking price. Lyle’s skills are:
- Pacticle Beams (Rank 1)
- Xenosociology (Rank 1)
- Shotgun Certification (Rank 2)
Ezekiel
Ezekiel can also be found at Aggie’s in Akila City. There is no fee required to recquit Ezekiel, but you must select the correct dialogue options for him to join your crew. He brings the following skills to the table:
- Scavenging (Rank 1)
- Energy Weapon Dissipation (Rank 2)
- Shield Systems (Rank 1)
Sophia Grace
Sophia can be found at Madame Sauvage’s Place, a bar in Neon. Her 15,000 Credits free can also be cut down to half. Her skills are:
- Stealth (Rank 3)
- Lasers (Rank 1)
Mickey Caviar
Mickey is looking for work in the Astral Lounge in Neon. His fee is 18,000 Credits but can be talked to half. His skills are:
- Gastronomy (Rank 1)
- Wellness (Rank 2)
- Incapacitation (Rank 1)
Jessamine Griffin
You must join the Crimson Fleet before meeting Jessamine at The Key. You will find Jessamine Griffin at the Last Nova bar at The Key, and you can convince her to drop her 18,000 Credit fee to 9,000 Credits. If you side with UC Sysdef during Eye of the Storm, Jessamine moves to Lizzy’s bar in Gagarin Landing. She adds these skills to your team:
- Theft (Rank 1)
- Ballistic Weapon Systems (Rank 3)
- Concealment (Rank 1)
Dani Garcia
Head to Euphorika in Neon on planet Volii Alpha within the Volii System to find Andi Garcia. You can recruit her for 12,000 or 6,000 Credits if you persuade her. Here are her skills:
- Chemistry (Rank 1)
- Energy Weapon Systems (Rank 1)
- Robotics (Rank 2)
Amelia Earhart
Believe it or not, Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviator, is not only alive more than 300 years in the future but ready to join your team. Well, at least a perfect clone of her is, but lets not split hairs.
You must go through the Operation Starseed mission in Crucible on planet Charybdis III of the Charybdis system to recruit Amelia. Her skills are:
- Piloting (Rank 2)
- Rifle Certification (Rank 2)
Betty Howser
Betty Howser can be found at the Distress Call location in Heinlein I’s orbit in the Heinlein system. Board Betty’s ship, Lucky and give her a Ship Parts piece to add her to your crew. She comes with the following skills:
- Demolitions (Rank 3)
- Missile Weapon Systems (Rank 1)
Erick Von Price
Erick Von Price can be recruited for free during Cydonia’s Start-Up Stopped side mission, but you have to make the right decisions during the side mission to be able to recruit him. Erick’s skills are:
- Payloads (Rank 1)
- Astrodynamics (Rank 2)
Starfield Companions Table: Locations, Skills, Requirements, Romance Options
| Companion Name | Recruitment Location | Skills | Cost/Requirements | Romanceable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marika Boros | The Viewport, New Atlantis | Ballistics (2) Particle Beam (1) Shotgun (1) | 16,500 (8,250 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Andromeda Keppler | Broken Spear, Cydonia/Mars | Outpost Eng. (2), Piloting (1), Aneutronic Fusion (1) | 15,000 (7,500 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Barrett | The Lodge, New Atlantis | Starship Eng. (4) Particle Beam (3) Robotics (2) Gastronomy (1) | During Mission “One Small Step” | Yes |
| Dani Garcia | Euphorika, Neon’s Ebbside | Robotics (2) Chemistry (1) Energy Weapon (1) | 12,000 (6,000 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Adoring Fan | New Atlantis, Jemison | Weight Lifting (2) Concealment (1) Scavenging (1) | Hero Worshipped Trait | No |
| Gideon Aker | The Viewport, New Atlantis | Ballistic Weapons (2) Missile Weapons (2) | 16,500 (8250 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Heller | Vectera | Outpost Engineering (3) Geology (1) | During Mission “Back to Vectera” | No |
| Jessamine Griffin | Last Nova, The Key | Ballistics (2) Concealment (1) Theft (1) | 18,000 (9,000) Credits | No |
| Andreja | Mission Objective | Stealth (4) Particle Beams (3) Energy Weapons (2) Theft (1) | Complete Mission “Into the Unknown” | Yes |
| Lin | Vectera | Outpost Mgmt (2) Demolitions (1) | During Mission “Back to Vectera” | No |
| Mickey Caviar | Astral Lounge, Neon (Core) | Wellness (2) Gastronomy (1) Incapacitation (1) | 18,000 (9,000 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Moara Otero | Broken Spear, Cydonia/Mars | EM Weapon (2) Marksmanship (1) | Free, Help-based | No |
| Vasco | The Lodge, New Atlantis | Shield Systems (2) Aneutronic Fusion (1) EM Weapon Systems (1) | Complete Mission “One Small Step” | No |
| Omari Hassan | The Hitching Post, Akila | Shield Systems (2) Starship Engineering (1) | 13,500 Credits | No |
| Rafael Aguerro | Nishina Research Lab, Freya III | Starship Eng. (2) Outpost Eng. (1) Outpost Mgmt (1) | “Entangled” Mission | No |
| Rosie Tannehill | The Hitching Post, Akila | Wellness (2) Medicine (1) | 12,000 (6,000 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Sarah Morgan | The Lodge, New Atlantis | Astrodynamics (4) Lasers (3) Leadership (2) Botany (1) | Beginning of Mission “The Old Neighborhood” | Yes |
| Sam Coe | The Lodge, New Atlantis | Piloting (4), Rifle Cert. (3), Payloads (2), Geology (1) | During Mission “The Empty Nest” | Yes |
| Simeon Bankowski | The Viewport, New Atlantis | Sniper Cert. (23) Marksmanship (1) Sharpshooting (1) | 13,500 (6,750 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Sophia Grace | Madame Sauvages Place, Neon | Stealth (3) Lasers (1) | 16,500 (8250 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Amelia Earhart | Crucible, Charybdis III | Piloting (2) Rifle Certification (2) | During Mission “Start-Up Stopped.” Depends on the player’s choices. | No |
| Erick Von Price | Berry Mule, Triton’s Orbit | Payloads (1) Astrodynamics (2) | During Mission “Start-Up Stopped.” Depends on player’s choices. | No |
| Betty Howser | Distress Call, Heinlein I’s orbit | Demolitions (Rank 3) Missile Weapon Systems (Rank 1) | 1x Ship Parts | No |
| Lyle Brewer | Aggie’s, The Stretch, Akila City | Particle Members (Rank 1) Xenosociology (Rank 1) Shotgun Certification (Rank 2) | 18,000 (9,000 on successful persuasion) Credits | No |
| Ezekiel | Aggie’s, The Stretch, Akila City | Scavenging (Rank 1) Energy Weapon Dissipation (Rank 2) Shield Systems (Rank 1) | Free (Requires the right answer during the dialogue with him) | No |
How to Recruit Each Crew Member in Starfield
Here’s a comprehensive table to streamline your recruitment process. Use this as your go-to reference when planning your epic space journey.
| Companion/Crew Member Name | How to Recruit |
|---|---|
| Vasco | Complete the “One Small Step” main story mission. |
| Sarah Morgan | Available at the beginning of “The Old Neighborhood” main story mission. |
| Sam Coe | Available at the beginning of “The Empty Nest” main story mission. |
| Barrett | At the end of the “Back to Vectera” main story mission. |
| Andreja | During the “Into the Unknown” main story mission. |
| Rafael Aguerro | After completing the “Entangled” main story mission, if you choose to save Rafael’s version of reality. |
| Heller | You can recruit Heller during the “Back to Vectera” main story mission. |
| Lin | You can recruit Lin during the “Back to Vectera” main story mission. |
| Jessamine Griffin | Visit the Last Nova on The Key in the Kyx star system after making in-roads with the Crimson Fleet via “Deep Cover.” |
| Andromeda Kepler | Visit The Broken Spear in Cydonia in the Sol star system. |
| Moara Otero | Visit The Broken Spear in Cydonia in the Sol star system after completing “The Old Neighborhood.” |
| Gideon Aker | Visit The Viewport in New Atlantis, part of the Alpha Centauri star system. |
| Marika Boros | Visit The Viewport in New Atlantis, part of the Alpha Centauri star system. |
| Simeon Bankowski | Visit The Viewport in New Atlantis, part of the Alpha Centauri star system. |
| Omari Hassan | Visit The Hitching Post in Akila City, part of the Cheyenne star system. |
| Rosie Tannehill | Visit The Hitching Post in Akila City, part of the Cheyenne star system. |
| Dani Garcia | Visit Euphorika in Neon, part of the Volii star system. |
| Mickey Caviar | Visit Astral Lounge in Neon, part of the Volii star system. |
| Sophia Grace | Visit the Astral Lounge in Neon, which is part of the Volii star system. |
| Adoring Fan | Adoring Fan introduces themselves in New Atlantis if you choose the Hero Worshipped Trait at the beginning of the game. |
| Erick Von Price | Introduce themselves in New Atlantis if you choose the Hero Worshipped Trait at the beginning of the game. |
| Amelia Earhart | Complete Operation Starseed without choosing to cleanse the system and eliminate all clones in Crucible. Then talk to Amelia to recruit here after the end of the mission. |
| Betty Howser | Head to the Distress Call location in Heinlein’s I orbit in the Heinlein system and board Lucky, Betty’s ship. Give her the Ship Parts she requests and you can have her join your crew. |
| Ezekiel | Visit Aggie’s in Akila City and make the right dialogue choices when you engage in conversation with Ezekiel. |
| Lyle Brewer | Visit Aggie’s in Akila City on planet Akila in the Cheyenne system. |
Keep this table handy as you go through the universe of Starfield. Now, let’s delve deeper into each companion’s skills and why they’re essential for your crew.
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