GTA Online’s prominent cast includes mission contacts, business operators, heist crew, rivals and returning Story Mode faces. Browse 83 named characters to see what they do, where you encounter them and the updates associated with their appearances.
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Named GTA Online cast
Agatha Baker
Baker manages the Diamond Casino & Resort and turns to the player when its business comes under threat. Her phone services and Casino Work make her a recurring contact beyond the casino story.
- Role / occupation
- General Manager at The Diamond Casino & Resort
- Associated update
- 1.47 Diamond Casino & Resort
- Featured activities
- Security Contract: Asset Protection; Casino Work; Casino Story Missions
Agent 14
This IAA operative directs several original heists and later works with the player’s bunker business. His criminal cover is often undermined by the way he talks about intelligence operations.
- Associated update
- 1.21 Heists DLC
- Featured activities
- Ammu-Nation Contract; Mobile Operations; The Doomsday Heist - Act 3: The Doomsday Scenario
- Performer
- Ryan Farrell
Agent ULP
The Liberty City intelligence contact returns to direct Operation Paper Trail. His assignments investigate the Duggan family and the forces behind rising fuel prices.
- Role / occupation
- IAA Agent; United Liberty Paper Executive (Front)
- Featured activities
- Operation Paper Trail; The Doomsday Heist - Act 2: The Bogdan Problem
Alan Jerome
Jerome created Arena War and provides its commentary. Bryony introduces his workshop pitch; he continues announcing matches after his early appearances.
- Role / occupation
- Owner/Creator of Arena War
- Associated update
- 1.46 Arena War
Avery Duggan
The Texas businessman tries to force the Cheng family out of the Diamond Casino. His takeover campaign drives the casino story’s escalating attacks.
- Role / occupation
- Petrochemical Industry; Private Military Contracting
- Associated update
- 1.47 Diamond Casino & Resort
- Featured activities
- Casino Story Missions
Avi Schwartzman
Lester’s reclusive hacker helps with Pacific Standard and later becomes a Casino Heist crew option. Destroying all 50 Signal Jammers unlocks him for that heist.
- Role / occupation
- Hacker
- Associated update
- 1.21 Heists DLC
- Featured activities
- The Data Contract; KnoWay Out; The Diamond Casino Heist
- Performer
- Rod Brogan
Avon Hertz
The technology billionaire presents himself as a partner in saving San Andreas during the Doomsday Heist. His AI project, Cliffford, becomes central to the threat.
- Role / occupation
- Tech Mogul; CEO (possibly)
- Associated update
- 1.42 The Doomsday Heist
- Featured activities
- The Doomsday Heist: Preparations; The Doomsday Heist - Act 3: The Doomsday Scenario; The Doomsday Heist - Act 2: The Bogdan Problem
- Performer
- Sean McGrath
Benny
Benny runs Original Motor Works, specializing in conversions and customization for selected vehicles. His service is different from a standard Los Santos Customs respray.
- Role / occupation
- Benny's Original Motor Works
- Associated update
- 1.30 Lowriders
Bogdan
The Russian submarine commander gives the second Doomsday Heist act its name. His confrontation with the crew changes their understanding of Avon and Cliffford.
- Role / occupation
- Terrorist
- Associated update
- 1.42 The Doomsday Heist
- Featured activities
- The Doomsday Heist - Act 3: The Doomsday Scenario; The Doomsday Heist - Act 2: The Bogdan Problem
- Performer
- Vyto Ruginis
Brendan Darcy
The captain of the player’s super yacht gives A Superyacht Life its maritime jobs. He handles the vessel while the player deals with trouble on shore and at sea.
- Role / occupation
- Yacht Captain
- Associated update
- 1.31 Executives and Other Criminals
- Featured activities
- A Superyacht Life
Brucie Kibbutz
Brucie returns from Liberty City with his fitness obsession intact. In Online, his phone service supplies Bull Shark Testosterone rather than a vehicle-delivery business.
- Role / occupation
- Bull Shark Testosterone; Masseur at The Diamond Casino & Resort
- Associated update
- 1.47 Diamond Casino & Resort
- Featured activities
- Exotic Exports; Casino Story Missions
- Performer
- Timothy Adams
Bryony
Alan Jerome’s assistant introduces the Arena Workshop and Arena War events. Her enthusiasm for selling the workshop conceals frustration with both her job and her boss.
- Role / occupation
- Arena War Assistant
- Associated update
- 1.46 Arena War
Charlie Reed
Reed leads the Los Santos Angels team in Project Overthrow. The player works with him on Avenger-based operations against Merryweather.
- Role / occupation
- United States Air Force Mechanic; Hangar Mechanic
- Associated update
- 1.41 Smuggler's Run
- Featured activities
- LSA Operations; Project Overthrow; The Cayo Perico Heist
Chef
Trevor’s meth cook also works as a heist gunman. The nickname comes from his manufacturing role at Trevor Philips Enterprises, rather than a restaurant job.
- Role / occupation
- Meth cooking; Freelance gunman
- Featured activities
- The Lost Contract; The First Dose; Ron's Missions
- Performer
- Anthony Cumia
Cheng's Translator
The unnamed interpreter accompanies Tao Cheng and handles much of his business communication. He returns with the Cheng family during the Diamond Casino story.
- Featured activities
- Casino Story Missions
Christian Feltz
Feltz is a recruitable hacker rather than a mission-giving contact. His crew role concerns security access; do not confuse his Story Mode fees with Casino Heist crew costs.
- Role / occupation
- Freelance Hacker
- Featured activities
- The Diamond Casino Heist
- Performer
- John Mooney
Cris Formage
The Epsilon leader appears after the player’s first Online death to introduce passive observation. His cult role connects him to the wider Los Santos cast.
- Role / occupation
- Epsilon Program (Leader)
- Featured activities
- Fooligan Jobs
- Performer
- Fred Melamed
Dax
The Fooliganz leader brings the player into the First Dose and Last Dose story. His jobs lead into the Acid Lab business, with Fooligan Work providing further assignments.
- Role / occupation
- Owner of Ace Liquor; Leader of the Fooliganz
- Associated update
- 1.64 LS Drug Wars
- Featured activities
- Acid Product Missions; Fooligan Jobs; The Last Dose
Dimitri Popov
Also called Dima, Popov formerly owned a pharmaceutical business with Maxim Rashkovsky. Agent 14 targets him during Prison Break’s Wet Work setup.
- Role / occupation
- Humane Labs and Research (formerly)
- Associated update
- 1.21 Heists DLC
- Performer
- Alex Galper
Dixon
The German DJ is one of the nightclub’s resident-booking options. His introduction involves recovering stolen equipment before bringing him to the club.
- Role / occupation
- DJ
- Associated update
- 1.44 After Hours
- Featured activities
- Resident DJ
- Performer
- Steffen Berkhahn (Himself)
DJ Pooh
Pooh connects Franklin’s Agency to Dr. Dre and appears around Record A Studios. His role links the VIP Contract story with Franklin and Lamar’s Short Trips.
- Role / occupation
- Radio Host; Record producer; Rapper; Film Director
- Associated update
- 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist , 1.58 The Contract
- Featured activities
- The Data Leaks (Dr. Dre VIP Contract); Franklin And Lamar's Short Trips
- Performer
- Himself (Mark Jordan)
Dom Beasley
The extreme-sports enthusiast promotes parachuting activities by phone. His Online contact role is distinct from Franklin’s Story Mode encounters with him.
- Role / occupation
- Hedge Fund Manager
- Performer
- Tony von Halle
Dr. Dre
The Agency’s major VIP client hires the player to recover leaked music. The Data Leaks story follows the stolen recordings through several Los Santos leads.
- Role / occupation
- Rapper; Record producer
- Associated update
- 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist , 1.58 The Contract
- Featured activities
- The Data Leaks (Dr. Dre VIP Contract)
- Performer
- Himself (Andre Romelle Young)
Eddie Toh
Toh is an experienced getaway driver available as a heist crew member. His job is transporting the crew rather than providing the hacker’s security access.
- Role / occupation
- Freelance getaway driver
- Performer
- David Shih
El Rubio
Juan Strickler owns the fortified Cayo Perico compound that the player repeatedly robs. Security layouts, loot and escape planning revolve around his island.
- Role / occupation
- Narcotrafficking
- Associated update
- 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist
English Dave
Dave helps arrange nightclub DJs and later calls about Keinemusik’s work on Cayo Perico. These favors are separate from the island heist itself.
- Role / occupation
- Booking Agent / Promoter
- Associated update
- 1.44 After Hours
- Featured activities
- Resident DJ; DJ Requests; Nightclub Management
- Performer
- Stuart Ward
Franklin Clinton
Online’s older Franklin runs F. Clinton and Partner with the player. The Agency offers Security Contracts and the Dr. Dre VIP Contract, while Short Trips reunite him with Lamar.
- Role / occupation
- Armed robbery; Drug Dealing (formerly); Vehicle repossession (formerly); F. Clinton and Partner (2021)
- Featured activities
- The Data Leaks (Dr. Dre VIP Contract); Security Contract: Vehicle Recovery; Security Contract: Asset Protection
- Performer
- Shawn Fonteno
Gay Tony Prince
Tony helps establish and manage the player’s nightclub. He brings his Liberty City nightlife experience to its resident DJs, promotion and business operations.
- Role / occupation
- Maisonette 9; Hercules; Online Player's Nightclub
- Associated update
- 1.44 After Hours
- Featured activities
- Resident DJ; Nightclub Management; Mr. Faber Work
- Performer
- D.B. Cooper
Georgina Cheng
Tao Cheng’s sister recruits Lester for the Diamond Casino Heist as retaliation against the Duggans. She represents Cheng Holdings rather than the casino’s day-to-day management.
- Role / occupation
- Cheng Family Holdings
- Associated update
- 1.49 Diamond Casino Heist
- Featured activities
- The Diamond Casino Heist: Preparations; The Diamond Casino Heist
Gerald
The Families associate provides drug-related contact missions, including Gerald’s Last Play. His work is rooted in South Los Santos rather than the nightclub or casino businesses.
- Role / occupation
- Drug dealing
- Featured activities
- Stash Houses; Gerald's Last Play; Gerald's Missions
- Performer
- Douglas Powell Ward
Gustavo Mota
Mota is a recruitable heist gunman whose role is armed support. Compare him with other gunmen in the crew-selection screen, separately from drivers and hackers.
- Role / occupation
- Freelance gunman
- Performer
- Reza Salazar
Hao
The Los Santos mechanic participates in the car scene at the LS Car Meet. Hao’s Special Works upgrades have their own supported-edition requirements.
- Role / occupation
- Mechanic
- Featured activities
- HSW Time Trials; Hao's Special Works Race Series
- Performer
- Rob Yang
Imani
The Agency’s technology specialist supports Franklin’s operations and the player’s security work. Her vehicle technology and reconnaissance services are distinct from ordinary garage modifications.
- Role / occupation
- Hacker (F. Clinton and Partner)
- Associated update
- 1.58 The Contract
- Featured activities
- The Data Leaks (Dr. Dre VIP Contract)
Jamal Amir
Yusuf Amir’s cousin runs the player-facing Salvage Yard robbery operation. Jamal plans the vehicle thefts and helps move their stolen cars into the business.
- Role / occupation
- Red's Auto Parts
- Associated update
- 1.68 The Chop Shop
- Featured activities
- The McTony Robbery; The Podium Robbery; The Duggan Robbery
Jenette Eccles
Maude’s daughter works with the player at Bottom Dollar Bail Enforcement. She manages bounty information and keeps the office’s target work moving.
- Role / occupation
- Bottom Dollar Bail Enforcement
- Associated update
- 1.69 Bottom Dollar Bounties
- Featured activities
- Bail Office Bounties
- Performer
- Lexi Nimmo
Jimmy Boston
The actor and Epsilon follower appears among the nightclub’s celebrity encounters and during the Short Trips story. His Online appearances are separate from Michael’s Epsilon missions.
- Role / occupation
- Philosopher; Environmental Activist
- Featured activities
- Franklin And Lamar's Short Trips
- Performer
- Jeremy Woodard
Jimmy De Santa
Michael’s son works around the player’s arcade after the Casino Heist setup. The older Online Jimmy should not be confused with a playable protagonist.
- Role / occupation
- Unemployed
- Performer
- Danny Tamberelli
Jodi Marshall
The former FIB operative works with the player through the Darnell Bros Garment Factory. Her FIB Files turn intelligence resources and stolen data into criminal jobs.
- Role / occupation
- Former FBI Operative; Rogue Agent
- Associated update
- 1.70 Agents of Sabotage
- Featured activities
- The Project Breakaway File; The Fine Art File; The Brute Force File
Karen Daniels
The IAA operative returns from her Liberty City undercover role. In Online she appears around the Humane Labs Raid, including its setup and conclusion.
- Role / occupation
- IAA Undercover agent; Interrogator
- Featured activities
- The Humane Labs Raid
- Performer
- Rebecca Henderson
Karim Denz
Denz is a getaway-driver crew option for heists. Crew-selection costs and vehicles belong to the specific heist, so Story Mode terms should not be carried into Online.
- Role / occupation
- Freelance getaway driver
- Performer
- Matt Hopkins
Karl Abolaji
The freelance gunman is also an Epsilon devotee. His crew role is armed support, with Online selection terms separate from his Story Mode Big Score appearance.
- Role / occupation
- Gunman
- Performer
- Jaime Lincoln Smith
Labrat
The Fooliganz scientist helps turn their drug operation into an Acid Lab business. His experiments and capture are central to the Last Dose story.
- Role / occupation
- Chemist and Acid Cook of the Fooliganz
- Associated update
- 1.64 LS Drug Wars
- Featured activities
- The Last Dose; The First Dose
- Performer
- Courtney Gains
Lacey Jonas
The actress is one of the celebrity figures encountered through nightclub work. Her Online VIP appearance is separate from the paparazzi attention she receives in Story Mode.
- Role / occupation
- Teen Actress; Singer
- Performer
- Bridget Burke
Lamar Davis
Franklin’s friend gives early contact missions and later organizes Lowriders jobs. Short Trips lets the player step into Lamar’s side of their new business adventures.
- Role / occupation
- Vehicle repossession; Drug dealing; Car theft
- Featured activities
- The Data Leaks (Dr. Dre VIP Contract); Hunting Pack (Get Lamar); Double Down
- Performer
- Slink Johnson
Lazlow Jones
The former radio and television personality works with Tony at the player’s nightclub. His attempts to stay relevant become part of the club’s backstage comedy.
- Role / occupation
- TV presenter
- Featured activities
- Nightclub Management
- Performer
- Jeffrey Crawford Jones (Himself)
Lester Crest
Lester coordinates the original apartment heists and later plans the Diamond Casino Heist. His phone services and crew planning make him a recurring support contact.
- Role / occupation
- Computer Hacker, Heist Planner
- Featured activities
- Armored Truck Robberies; The Diamond Casino Heist: Preparations; The Doomsday Heist: Preparations
- Performer
- Jay Klaitz
Luchadora
The masked wrestler serves as Dax’s trusted second-in-command in the Fooliganz. Her physical presence and loyalty distinguish her from the group’s scientists and dealers.
- Role / occupation
- Member of the Fooliganz; Wrestler
- Associated update
- 1.64 LS Drug Wars
- Featured activities
- The Last Dose; The First Dose
Malc
The Liberty City biker returns to introduce Motorcycle Club businesses and clubhouse work. He also introduces the clubhouse’s bike-shop mechanic, Zach.
- Role / occupation
- Motorcycle Clubs; Arms Dealing; Drug Dealing; Street Racing
- Associated update
- 1.36 Bikers
- Featured activities
- Clubhouse Contracts
- Performer
- Walter Mudu
Martin Madrazo
The cartel boss gives assassination and retrieval work through contact missions. His family connects the early Los Santos jobs with Miguel’s later interest in Cayo Perico.
- Role / occupation
- Madrazo Cartel
- Featured activities
- Madrazo Hits; Gang Attacks; Madrazo Dispatch Services
- Performer
- Alfredo Huereca
Mason Duggan
Thornton Duggan’s younger brother controls the Los Santos State Gas Company. Operation Paper Trail investigates his family’s role in manipulating fuel prices.
- Role / occupation
- Owner of The Los Santos State Gas Company
- Associated update
- 1.61 Criminal Enterprises
- Featured activities
- Operation Paper Trail
Maude Eccles
Maude begins as the player’s bounty-hunting contact and later introduces Bottom Dollar Bail Enforcement. Her daughter Jenette helps operate the expanded bounty business.
- Role / occupation
- Bounty Hunter
- Featured activities
- Bail Office Bounties; Bounty Targets
- Performer
- Jodie Lynne McClintock
Maxim Rashkovsky
The imprisoned researcher is the target of the Prison Break heist. His former connection to Humane Labs gives Agent 14 another reason to arrange the escape.
- Role / occupation
- Former military scientist
- Associated update
- 1.21 Heists DLC
- Featured activities
- The Prison Break
- Performer
- William Popp
Michael De Santa
The retired robber returns as an older character in A Safehouse in the Hills. This Online appearance comes after his Story Mode life rather than turning the collection into a Story Mode protagonist guide.
- Role / occupation
- Retired Bank Robber
- Associated update
- A Safehouse in the Hills
- Featured activities
- KnoWay Out
- Performer
- Ned Luke
Miguel Madrazo
Martin’s son brings the player into the Cayo Perico Heist to recover material from El Rubio. Meeting him at the Music Locker starts that heist’s introduction.
- Role / occupation
- Madrazo Cartel
- Associated update
- 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist
- Featured activities
- The Cayo Perico Heist: Preparations; The Agency Deal; The Cayo Perico Heist
Mimi
Mimi helps run the LS Car Meet and introduces its membership. She anchors the social meeting space rather than acting as the Auto Shop’s contract planner.
- Role / occupation
- LS Car Meet Manager
- Associated update
- 1.57 Los Santos Tuners
Moodymann (KDJ)
KDJ works with Sessanta on the player’s Auto Shop contracts and also appears as a DJ. His criminal jobs are separate from hiring a resident at the nightclub.
- Role / occupation
- Record producer and DJ
- Associated update
- 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist , 1.57 Los Santos Tuners
- Featured activities
- The Union Depository Contract; The Lost Contract; The E.C.U. Job
- Performer
- Himself (Kenny Dixon Jr.)
Mr. Faber
The secretive financier brings the player into his Money Fronts network. Raf De Angelis identifies legitimate businesses to use as fronts, while Faber also commissions the Kortz Center theft.
- Role / occupation
- Banker; Money laundering
- Associated update
- 1.71 Money Fronts
- Featured activities
- Mr. Faber Work; The Kortz Center Heist
Mutt
Mutt produces acid inside the player’s mobile laboratory. He is the business’s operating contact rather than a selectable heist crew member.
- Role / occupation
- Member of the Fooliganz
- Associated update
- 1.64 LS Drug Wars
- Featured activities
- The First Dose
Oscar Guzman
The returning gun runner connects the player to McKenzie Field Hangar work. His Online aircraft operation is separate from Trevor’s Story Mode smuggling jobs.
- Role / occupation
- Gun Runner; Cartel boss; Arms Dealer
- Featured activities
- Arms Trafficking; Oscar Guzman Flies Again
- Performer
- Gabriel Sloyer
Paige Harris
Lester’s hacker supports heist operations and the Terrorbyte. Owning a Terrorbyte also makes her available for the Diamond Casino Heist’s hacker slot.
- Role / occupation
- Freelance Hacker
- Featured activities
- Client Jobs; The Cayo Perico Heist; The Diamond Casino Heist
- Performer
- Julie Marcus
Patrick McReary
Packie returns from Liberty City as a Casino Heist gunman. Rescue him from the Police Transporter encounter to unlock his crew-selection option.
- Role / occupation
- Robbery; Drug Dealing; Gunman
- Performer
- Ryan Johnston
Pavel
The submarine specialist operates the Kosatka and guides the player through Cayo Perico preparation. His advice links reconnaissance, equipment and the final island raid.
- Role / occupation
- Sailor; Submarine Engineer; Helmsman
- Associated update
- 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist
- Featured activities
- The Cayo Perico Heist: Preparations; The Cayo Perico Heist
Phoenicia Rackman
The senior IAA official appears during the Doomsday Heist. She sits above the field agents in the operation’s intelligence hierarchy.
- Role / occupation
- IAA Supervisor
- Associated update
- 1.42 The Doomsday Heist
- Featured activities
- The Doomsday Heist - Act 3: The Doomsday Scenario; The Doomsday Heist - Act 1: The Data Breaches
Poppy Mitchell
The actress is a nightclub celebrity VIP in Online. Her club appearance is distinct from the paparazzo and police encounters involving her in Story Mode.
- Role / occupation
- Celebrity VIP
- Performer
- Rachel Gittler
Raf De Angelis
Faber’s consultant introduces the Hands On Car Wash and scouts further laundering fronts. His business network also includes Higgins Helitours and Smoke on the Water.
- Role / occupation
- Hands On Car Wash; Higgins Helitours; Smoke on the Water
- Associated update
- 1.71 Money Fronts
- Featured activities
- Weed Delivery; Helicopter Tour; Car Wash Service
Rickie Lukens
The former Lifeinvader employee becomes a freelance hacker and heist crew option. His security role is separate from the getaway-driver and gunman slots.
- Role / occupation
- Software Designer; Freelance Hacker
- Featured activities
- The Diamond Casino Heist
- Performer
- Perry Silver
Ron Jakowski
Trevor’s nervous associate introduces aircraft and smuggling work. His Online contacts connect the player to hangar operations rather than only Trevor’s Story Mode business.
- Role / occupation
- Accountant (formerly); CEO of Trevor Philips Enterprises; Host of Blaine County Radio Community Hour; Hangars
- Featured activities
- The First Dose; Trevor's Missions; Ron's Missions
- Performer
- David Mogentale
Sacha Yetarian
Simeon’s nephew works as a mechanic at the Arena Workshop. His role concerns Arena War vehicle modification, not Salvage Yard robbery planning.
- Role / occupation
- Premium Deluxe Motorsport
- Associated update
- 1.46 Arena War
Sessanta
Sessanta runs the practical side of Auto Shop contract work with KDJ. She briefs the player on robbery jobs and works around the shop’s operations.
- Role / occupation
- Mechanic (Online Player's Auto Shop)
- Associated update
- 1.57 Los Santos Tuners
- Featured activities
- The Union Depository Contract; The Lost Contract; The E.C.U. Job
Simeon Yetarian
The Premium Deluxe Motorsport dealer gives repossession missions and vehicle requests. His requested-car work is separate from buying vehicles at the showroom.
- Role / occupation
- Premium Deluxe Motorsport
- Featured activities
- Simeon's Export Requests; Simeon's Premium Deluxe Repo Work; Simeon's Missions
- Performer
- Demosthenes Chrysan
Solomun
The nightclub’s first resident DJ is collected during its opening setup. Later booking choices expand the roster beyond his initial residency.
- Role / occupation
- DJ
- Associated update
- 1.44 After Hours
- Featured activities
- Resident DJ
- Performer
- Mladen Solomun (Himself)
Tale of Us
The DJ duo consists of Carmine Conte and Matteo Milleri. Their nightclub booking mission requires collecting them in a Stafford obtained during that assignment.
- Role / occupation
- DJ
- Associated update
- 1.44 After Hours
- Featured activities
- Resident DJ
- Performer
- Carmine Conte and Matteo Milleri (Themselves)
Taliana Martinez
Martinez is a recruitable getaway driver with experience in criminal crews. Her Online crew option does not require repeating the Story Mode Crash Rescue encounter.
- Role / occupation
- Getaway driver
- Performer
- Carolina Ravassa
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Returning characters and updates
Lester Crest, Lamar Davis, Ron Jakowski and Agent 14 return across several businesses and heists. The associated update identifies one release linked to a character, rather than their first appearance in the GTA series. Featured activities are examples of where you encounter them, rather than an exhaustive mission list.
FAQ
Does this list include every GTA Online NPC?
No. It covers the prominent named characters in the cited GTA Online character roster, not background pedestrians or every incidental character.
Does the update field mean a character first appeared there?
It identifies an update associated with the character profile. Returning characters may have appeared earlier in Story Mode or in another Online update.