John Marston

John Marston is the main character and protagonist of Red Dead Redemption. He is voiced by actor Rob Wiethoff.

Background
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Storyline
At the onset of Red Dead Redemption, in 1911, Marston is sent across the troubled American frontiers in order to kill or capture his former gang member Bill Williamson under orders of Agent Edgar Ross. Ross threatens the well-being of Marston's family, and more significantly, his wife and son. After setting out, he encounters and allies alongside Marshall Leigh Johnson. This illustrates that Marston retains some level of respect for lawmen.

It is possible that he has a role in the events leading up to the 1910 Mexican Revolution.

Quotes

 * "I rode in a gang. We robbed trains, banks, held people for ransom- we killed people we didn't like. Bill Williamson was in that gang."


 * "If I don't capture my former brother in arms, great harm will befall my family. "


 * "I left the gang after the gang left me."

John Marston: My name is John Marston.
 * "It's you or me - The way I see it; It might as well be you."
 * "Jo Momma."

Marshal Leigh Johnson: What are you doing here, Mr. Marston?

John Marston: I'm here to capture or kill Bill Williamson.

Marshal Leigh Johnson: (laughs) Okay.

Trivia

 * On Screenshots John is also seen smoking, it is unclear if Marston can buy tobacco in-game.
 * Marston resembles Red Harlow with his similar scars. Both Marston and Harlow's scars resemble those of the protagonist of the 1976 film The Outlaw Josey Wales
 * In a recent Q & A, Rockstar confirmed John cannot swim. He can wade through shallow water, and board rafts and steamboats to move around certain bodies of water.