I think this time around he should be a potential companion who would serve as a type of mentor, insulting you whenever you set off a trap (something like "Way to go Einstein. You REALLY didn't see that mine there?"), be very strong (he would be very skilled with guns), and as a draw back he would be a dike to a lot of people. This would make quests difficult for somebody who has a low speech skill.
Rose of Sharon Cassidy (Bless the character Mods ?) [img]https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQF9a70XqbJc9ykT6PnyfXJoyA71T8oh6diIBP4KKZlVz21L-uM7w[/img]
I would love to see Charon from Fallout 3. Though he doesn't have the most in-depth background, his loyalty and the fact that he's a ghoul could add some much needed craziness and intensity. He's by far my favorite companion...