Tom Marcus

Tom Marcus is the one of the main protagonist of the Heaven Sent Gaming novel Iron. He is an buffalo soldier turned treasure-hunter turned Vanguard. He wears all black western wear.

History
Tom Marcus first appeared in the August 10, 2010 as the title character of the first page. He has continued to appear as the protagonist throughout the series.

Army
A buffalo soldier from Fort Seldon in New Mexico. He was captured by a group of Navajo while escorting a wagon. They had hoped to use him as a bargaining chip, but the U.S. Army didn't find him to be all that valuable. He eventually learned Navajo and became integrated into their group, and he even befriended the tribe and fell in love with one of the woman.

U.S. Government
Treasure hunter collecting ancient objects on behalf of the Smithsonian.

Vanguards
A group dedicated to protecting the "order between Heaven, Hell, and Earth". Including inter-dimensional law-breakers.