The Hermit

The Hermit (Russian: Oтшельник) is character in Metro Exodus.

Overview
The Hermit is an old man living in the shipwreck in the middle of the Caspian Desert. He made a living by collecting guns and gear of unfortunate travelers or Munai-Bailer soldiers, who are killed by spiderbugs inside the ship's hull.

Metro Exodus
Artyom met the Hermit at the shipwreck, not far from Anna's base, in the Caspian Desert. He made friends with Artyom and let him use his base as a safe house.