Tommy LaSalle is human. He was born early during the Pale Wars and arrived in Defiance an orphan. He had a rough childhood and came looking for a fresh start. He serves as deputy to Chief Lawkeeper Joshua Jeb Nolan. He remains optimistic despite his difficult past and is unfailingly loyal.Background: Tommy was a scavenger, involved with gangs and drugs, until previous Chief Lawkeepr Garret Clancy took a chance on him, making him his deputy. Rafe McCawley doesn't think much of his investigative skills. Tommy is the sometimes romantic interest of Irisa, the adoptive daughter of his boss, Jeb.