All 58 Characters in Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV follows Niko Bellic through a Liberty City web of family, friends, employers, gangsters, government handlers, dates and people from his past. Knowing who links the Russian syndicate, South Bohan, the McRearys, Alderney crime families and the diamond deal makes the story easier to follow.

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Niko Bellic

Niko Bellic is an Eastern European who previously fought in the Yugoslav Wars as part of a Fifteen Man Squad, possibly for Republika Srpska, although it is unclear which side he fought on. He is moved to Liberty City by promises of living the American Dream from his cousin Roman Bellic, but when his plans go sour, he turns to the seedy underworld of Liberty City to build his way to the top. Niko is a serious, calm, self-reflective character and possesses a deeper intellect and a strong moral guidance. He has been trained extensively in weapon use and hand-to-hand fighting skills.

Affiliation

Civilian

Status

playable

First Appearance

The Cousins Bellic

Voice Actor

Michael Hollick

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Roman Bellic

Roman Bellic is Niko Bellic's cousin who has lived in Liberty City for 10 years. Roman claims to be living the "American Dream" and that he has two women, four hot tubs and fifteen sports cars, but in reality he owns a gritty taxi firm in Broker and lives in a small apartment. Roman is also heavily in debt thanks to his gambling habit. When Niko arrives, everything seems to go wrong at once, but together they work their way up. Roman is often harassed and intimidated by the various criminal figures he owes money to.

Affiliation

Civilian

Voice Actor

Jason Zumwalt

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Little Jacob

Little Jacob is a Jamaican arms/drug dealer who resides in an apartment in Schottler with his friend Real Badman. He and Roman Bellic are good friends, and Niko Bellic purchases weaponry from him when he gets a good friendship level with him. He serves as a helper and accomplice to Niko in some missions. He has a thick Jamaican accent, and besides the shootouts with his enemies he is a peaceful character.

Affiliation

Hillside Posse

Voice Actor

Coolie Ranx

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Brucie Kibbutz

Brucie Kibbutz is a steroid-abusing fitness buff which is very proud of what he has achieved in wealth and body. In a "rage," he offers missions for Niko Bellic that involve racing vehicles and killing people. He is fairly wealthy and makes appearances on the radio. He sends Niko many emails and is the main character involved in both the racing and car theft side quests.

Affiliation

Civilian

Voice Actor

Timothy Adams

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Patrick McReary

Patrick McReary is the youngest of the McReary siblings. He lives with his mother and sister in Meadows Park. He sometimes works for Elizabeta Torres, but has his own agenda after his brother's return to Liberty City. While working with Niko Bellic, he sets up a bank heist in Chinatown and the kidnapping of a Mafia boss' daughter in exchange of diamonds.

Affiliation

McReary Crime Family

Voice Actor

Ryan Johnston

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Dwayne Forge

Dwayne Forge is an "old-school" gangster who's been in prison since the early 90s for crack distribution, only to be released into a completely unfamiliar environment, with an emphasis on "show-boating" and "bling". His life got completely out of hand after he went to prison, and claims he might want to kill himself for it. He needs Niko's help to rebuild his reputation.

Affiliation

North Holland Hustlers

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Vladimir Glebov

Vladimir Glebov is a Russian loan-shark and mobster. He claims to be very powerful in the underworld, but actually runs a low function. He runs the Hove Beach neighborhood in Broker with an iron fist. He offers Niko's first real batch of missions working for money. He treats Niko with disrespect, and refers to him by derogatory names such as "yokel" and "serf". Vlad is employed by the much more powerful Mikhail Faustin.

Affiliation

Faustin-Rascalov Syndicate

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Mikhail Faustin

Mikhail Faustin is the leader of his own Russian crime syndicate in Broker. Mikhail happens to be a heavy user of cocaine, and has a very short temper. According to his wife, this used to be different before he got to drugs. He owns the Perestroika cabaret club in Broker. He is married to Ilyena Faustin and has one daughter, Anna Faustin. He is also the best friend of Dimitri Rascalov.

Affiliation

Faustin-Rascalov Syndicate

Status

antagonist

Voice Actor

Karel Roden

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Dimitri Rascalov

Dimitri Rascalov is introduced as Mikhail Faustin's friend and associate. In later sequences, he is purported to be heading the rise of Russian immigrant organized crime in Liberty City.

Affiliation

Faustin-Rascalov Syndicate

Status

antagonist

Voice Actor

Moti Margolin

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Jimmy Pegorino

Jimmy Pegorino is the head of the Pegorino Crime Family in Alderney State. He is concerned about his family's decline and wants it to remain even with the Liberty City families. He is ruthless and intelligent, but watching his family dynasty crumble before him has made him erratic and dangerous.

Affiliation

Pegorino Crime Family

Status

antagonist

Voice Actor

Tony Patellis

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Darko Brevic

Darko Brevic was in Niko Bellic's old army unit during the Yugoslav Wars. He was one of the men that Niko came to Liberty City to find. Niko does some work for various people who intend to help him find Darko.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Bernie Crane

Bernie Crane is an old friend of Niko and Roman Bellic, though they knew him as Florian Cravic. He is one of the men Niko comes to Liberty City to find. Niko finds out through Ray Boccino where he is located and he breaks into the apartment with Roman to find out that he has reinvented himself as Bernie Crane, an openly gay man in a secret relationship with Deputy Mayor Bryce Dawkins. He gives Niko missions which protects this relationship from surfacing.

Affiliation

Civilian

Voice Actor

Timothy J. Alex

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Mallorie Bardas

Mallorie Bardas is a Puerto Rican woman who works for Roman Bellic at his taxi firm. She and Roman are romantically involved. She is affiliated with people from South Bohan, including community leader Manny Escuela and drug dealer Elizabeta Torres.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Manny Escuela

Manny Escuela is the South Bohan community leader. Throughout, he is shooting a documentary that shows how "he" is "cleaning up the streets" and spreading his message out to other communities, though he is actually taking credit for others' actions. Most real criminals consider him an annoying joke.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Elizabeta Torres

Elizabeta Torres is a powerful drug dealer from South Bohan. Her addictions eventually cause her to overreact and lash out at those around her. She has connections with other gangs involved with other criminals, including the McReary Crime Family through Patrick McReary and The Lost MC through Johnny Klebitz.

Affiliation

Torres Organization

Voice Actor

Charlie Parker

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Francis McReary

Francis McReary is a corrupt cop who is aware of felonies made by Niko Bellic. His missions normally involve a contract killing on a person who knows or has incriminating evidence against him. He is one of the McReary siblings, though the other brothers have a strong dislike of him.

Affiliation

LCPD

Voice Actor

Thomas Lyons

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Derrick McReary

Derrick McReary is the oldest of the McReary siblings, just returning from Ireland. He seems to have a background with the Irish Republican Army. He possesses a good knowledge of weapons and explosives, which is rivaled only by his knowledge of narcotics. He often laments about his tragic past and his regrets.

Affiliation

McReary Crime Family

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Gerald McReary

Gerald McReary is the head of the McReary Crime Family and one of the McReary siblings, and the least idealistic. Gerry is a clever and dangerous mastermind who uses his information and leverage to prevent Francis from moving in on his other siblings.

Affiliation

McReary Crime Family

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Playboy X

Playboy X is an associate of Elizabeta Torres and is the head of cocaine distribution in North Holland. He is also friends with Dwayne Forge, who is serving a term in prison for drug trafficking. He wants to support the community and use the money he gains from drug sales to fund schools and community centers "once he gets rich," though it is obvious that he is fairly wealthy already.

Affiliation

North Holland Hustlers

Voice Actor

Postell Pringle

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Ray Boccino

Ray Boccino is a tall, well-dressed, Italian man. He is ambitious and not very likable; Niko describes him as "slimy" even to the other criminals. Niko meets him through the McReary family. He is one of the three major players in the Pegorino Crime Family, an Italian crime family based in Alderney.

Affiliation

Pegorino Crime Family

Voice Actor

Joe Barbara

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Phil Bell

Phil Bell is a half-Irish half-Italian front operator for the Pegorino family. He is one of the three major players in the Pegorino family, and the most likable of them. He is extremely paranoid, only speaking on the phone with code language. He operates his business through the Post OP Alderney Depot in Normandy.

Affiliation

Pegorino Crime Family

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United Liberty Paper contact

The United Liberty Paper contact is the alias of a shady government worker. He blackmails Niko into doing several dangerous jobs, trying to play the different criminal organizations off of each other. He says that he is not a "good guy," and that he only works for the "good guys.".

Affiliation

Government

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Jon Gravelli

Jon Gravelli is the dying head of the great Gambetti crime family, one of the five Italian crime families in Liberty City. He has gained enormous fame and power throughout his career, and is currently living out the remaining time of his life on a hospital bed under the care of U.L. Paper.

Affiliation

Gambetti Crime Family

Voice Actor

Madison Arnold

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Brian Meech

Brian Meech is possibly a banker and a crack addict who graduated at Vespucci University. Despite his Ivy League education, he has stooped to the lowest levels for his crack cocaine addiction.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Real Badman

Real Badman is a paranoid Jamaican criminal and drug dealer, the leader of the posse of Yardies, and the boss of Little Jacob, as well as his closest friend.

Affiliation

Hillside Posse

Voice Actor

Seeborn Shippy

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Hossan Ramzy

Hossan Ramzy is an Egyptian merchant seaman who worked alongside Niko Bellic onboard the Platypus. During his first appearance, he expresses a desire to "make a go of it" and enter the United States to live the American Dream. In an e-mail, Hossan says that he has jumped ship in Florida, but expects to return soon. He eventually returns to Liberty City, becoming a street vendor selling counterfeit purses and handbags in Suffolk.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Mel (GTA IV)

Mel is occasionally seen drunk at the Comrades Bar whenever Niko meets Vlad. Eventually, he is found by Niko in Hove Beach. He appears to be sober, and claims he's cleaning up his life, but needs to pay back some guys from his drinking days.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Pathos

Pathos is an aspiring rapper busking in Star Junction attempting to sell his self-released album to passers-by. Occasionally some rival thugs walk by and insult him and his music.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Sara

Sara is a woman who seems very concerned about her appearance and the decline of her good looks. She also claims to be a part of the "fashion world" in Liberty City.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Jeff Harlingford

Jeff Harlingford is married to a woman named Shirley, they have a son together and is extremely paranoid that she is cheating on him. Despite having obvious mental problems and wearing shabby clothes, he is an extremely wealthy businessman with a black credit card.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Cherise Glover

Cherise Glover was once the girlfriend of Dwayne Forge and later started to date Jayvon Simson, the man who ratted out Dwayne. She is first seen at the Videogeddon arcade in Chinatown with Jayvon, when Niko is hired to kill him. Depending on Niko's choice during this event, Cherise may eventually encounter Niko, asking him to deal with her new abusive boyfriend.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Eddie Low

Eddie Low is a serial killer being hunted by the LCPD throughout the events of the story. The police detective on his case cannot identify him, despite Eddie publicly revealing he is the serial killer on social media, and even mocking the said detective on his posts for not finding him.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Ivan Bytchkov

Ivan Bytchkov is a member of the Russian Mafia led by Mikhail Faustin, and is a personal henchman of Vladimir Glebov. Within the crime syndicate, Ivan works both as an enforcer and as a burglar.

Affiliation

Faustin-Rascalov Syndicate

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Marnie Allen

Marnie Allen is a former cheerleader who moved to Liberty City to become an actress, and was immediately conned into appearing in internet porn by Joseph Kaplan. She also claims Kaplan was the one to get her hooked on heroin, and she quickly started a 2-bag-per-day habit.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Clarence Little

Clarence Little is a drug dealer based in East Holland. He leads his own set of the Hustlers gang in East Holland, and uses the 65 Uranium Street housing projects as a base of operations for drug distribution.

Affiliation

Hustlers

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Gracie Ancelotti

Gracie Ancelotti is the daughter of Don Giovanni Ancelotti, the head of the Ancelotti Crime Family. She was arrested for driving while intoxicated, which prompted her to sell the pink Feltzer. Niko Bellic kidnapped Gracie for Patrick McReary, who held her hostage in a safehouse to extort Giovanni Ancelotti. Later, they discover Gracie's friend Gay Tony has the missing diamonds, and decide to exchange her for them instead.

Affiliation

Ancelotti Crime Family

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Karen Daniels

Michelle is introduced to Niko by Mallorie during a taxi ride. After completing this mission, Niko is told to purchase some clothes from the Russian clothing store, after which he can call her to set up a date. Mallorie encourages Niko to take her out.

Affiliation

Government

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Kate McReary

Kate McReary is the only virtuous one of the McReary siblings. She constantly tries to influence the lives of her brothers positively, but fails. She is too shy to talk to Niko at first. Packie first warns Niko away from her, but later encourages Niko to take her out.

Affiliation

McReary Family

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Carmen Ortiz

Carmen Ortiz can be met on Love-Meet.net. Her profile name is SoBoHoe. The first date will be at 00:00 (midnight) the following day. She can help Niko if he is wounded.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Kiki Jenkins

Kiki Jenkins is a lawyer who can be met on Love-Meet.net. Her profile name is LawChick. She can get Niko out of trouble with the law.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Alexandra Chilton

Alexandra “Alex” Chilton is one of Niko’s optional dates in GTA IV. He can meet her through the women-seeking-men section of Craplist; a strong relationship unlocks a temporary discount at clothing stores.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Isaac Roth

Isaac Roth is a member of a Jewish crime syndicate in Liberty City. He appears as a buyer for the diamonds acquired by Ray Boccino. After the diamond deal went wrong at the Libertonian Museum, Isaac blames Ray for the ambush.

Affiliation

Jewish Mob

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Kim Young-Guk

Kim Young-Guk is a North Korean associate of Derrick McReary who tried to bring counterfeit dollars made overseas into Liberty City. He is protected from unknown attackers by Niko Bellic and Derrick McReary. Eventually, Kim becomes an affiliate of the member of the Korean Mob in Alderney.

Affiliation

Korean Mob

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Ray Bulgarin

Ray Bulgarin is a Russian crime syndicate leader involved with human trafficking across the Adriatic sea. Shortly after the end of the Yugoslav Wars, Niko couldn't get a job, so he eventually got involved with Bulgarin, who employed Niko as a people trafficker, with Niko smuggling people into Italy from Eastern Europe, until one run in which the ship sank, in which Niko was forced to abandon it and its cargo in order to swim to safety. Bulgarin blamed Niko for this loss, and sought to hunt him down.

Affiliation

Bulgarin Organization

Status

antagonist

Voice Actor

Vitali Baganov

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Jay Hamilton

Jay Hamilton is Manny Escuela's cameraman. Jay is mostly seen following Manny, collecting footage for a film. When the film is finished, Manny complains that Jay made him look gay. Jay says that he looked metrosexual.

Affiliation

Civilian

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Johnny Klebitz

Johnny Klebitz is a member of The Lost MC biker gang from Alderney. He is first introduced as an associate of Elizabeta Torres, who is helping him find a buyer for a load of heroin that his gang found earlier. Later, he and his ex-girlfriend Ashley Butler are seen working for Ray Boccino, and assists Niko in a diamond deal between the Jewish Mob.

Affiliation

The Lost MC

Status

playable

First Appearance

Clean and Serene

Voice Actor

Scott Hill

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Jim Fitzgerald

Jim Fitzgerald is a member of The Lost MC biker gang who is targeted by Ray Boccino as one of the bikers who stole his money during the diamond deal. During his only appearance, Jim and another biker are chased by Niko Bellic throughout the subway tunnels before being killed. Jim's body is later identified by the police as seen in a subsequent news report.

Affiliation

The Lost MC

Voice Actor

Chris McKinney

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Gordon Sargent

Gordon Sargent is an Irish American criminal working as an enforcer for the McReary Crime Family who often worked with fellow members Patrick McReary and Michael Keane. He is also a friend of Kenny Petrovic, one of Liberty City's biggest gangsters.

Affiliation

McReary Crime Family

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Michael Keane

Michael Keane is an Irish American criminal working for the McReary Crime Family. It is implied that his parents are siblings, although Michael never confirms or denies it. The insults are likely used to mock his intelligence.

Affiliation

McReary Crime Family

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Maureen McReary

Maureen McReary is the mother of the McReary brothers. Patrick, Gerald and Katie are still living in their mother's own residence in Meadows Park. She is well aware of her sons' criminal activities and also believes that her late husband is "in hell". Patrick seemingly dislikes being under his mother's wing at times, but is really loving towards her, and cares about her deeply.

Affiliation

McReary Family

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Luis Fernando Lopez

Luis Fernando Lopez is an associate of nightclub empresario Tony Prince, also working as a bouncer in one of his nightclubs. Luis is first seen as one of the hostages during the McReary brothers' heist on the Bank of Liberty in Chinatown. He is later seen ambushing the diamond deal on the Libertonian Museum and stealing the diamonds. After the kidnapping of Gracie Ancelotti by Niko and the McRearys, Luis and Tony agrees into giving away the diamonds in exchange of the girl.

Affiliation

Tony Prince Enterprises

Status

playable

First Appearance

I Luv LC

Voice Actor

Mario D'Leon

Niko and the people closest to him

Niko arrives in Liberty City after Roman sells a generous version of the American Dream. Roman runs a small taxi business in Broker, lives in a tight apartment and owes money from gambling. Their bond drives the early story: Roman gives Niko a reason to stay while his problems keep introducing dangerous work. Mallorie Bardas connects the cousins to South Bohan through Manny Escuela and Elizabeta Torres. Little Jacob becomes a steady friend who can supply weapons as friendship grows. Brucie Kibbutz adds racing and vehicle work linked to Stevie who buys requested cars in Bohan. These ties matter outside cutscenes because they connect story to usable services.

Liberty City criminal layers

The underworld arrives in layers, each employer leading to a more powerful group. Keep neighborhood and family in mind:

• Broker Russian network: Vladimir Glebov gives Niko regular early work. Vlad answers to Mikhail Faustin, with Dimitri Rascalov and Ivan Bytchkov in the same structure.
• South Bohan: Manny presents as a community reformer while Elizabeta runs a major drug operation linked to Patrick McReary, Johnny Klebitz and others.
• North Holland: Dwayne Forge returns from prison to a changed world while Playboy X pushes cocaine and community image. Clarence Little runs another network from East Holland.
• McReary family: Patrick, Francis, Derrick, Gerald, Kate and Maureen tie police, organized crime, family loyalty, dating, kidnapping and the Bank of Liberty into one thread. Gordon Sargent and Michael Keane work alongside that criminal side.
• Alderney and Italian families: Jimmy Pegorino leads a declining family. Ray Boccino and Phil Bell are key operators, with Anthony Corrado as bodyguard. Jon Gravelli leads the stronger Gambetti family while Gracie Ancelotti links the Ancelottis to the diamond conflict.
• Government pressure: the United Liberty Paper contact pulls Niko into off-book jobs and plays rival groups against each other.

One job often creates trouble missions later because Niko is stepping into disputes that started before he arrived.

Friends, dates and optional encounters

Some relationships help beyond story scenes. Little Jacob can supply weapons. Carmen Ortiz can help when Niko is wounded. Kiki Jenkins can help with legal trouble and Alexandra Chilton can offer a clothing discount. Kate McReary and the woman first known as Michelle belong more directly to the main plot. Carmen, Kiki and Alexandra are met through dating services and each has different preferences and benefits.

Other people anchor optional street encounters around the city. Brian Meech, Hossan Ramzy, Mel, Pathos, Sara, Jeff Harlingford, Cherise Glover, Eddie Low, Marnie Allen and others show parts of Liberty City that major employers do not. Some can reappear depending on earlier choices.

Past and diamonds, spoiler aware

Niko did not come only for Roman. Darko Brevic and Florian Cravic link to his former military unit. Florian has rebuilt life as Bernie Crane while Niko continues searching for Darko. Ray Bulgarin employed Niko in Europe and blamed him after a smuggling ship sank.

Karen Daniels first appears as Michelle. That identity links to government work and helps bring Niko to the United Liberty Paper contact.

The stolen diamonds connect groups that otherwise seem separate. Ray Boccino, Isaac Roth, Johnny Klebitz, Gracie Ancelotti, Luis Fernando Lopez and Tony Prince become involved at different points. Johnny, Luis and Tony matter here because they take part in GTA IV events, even though Johnny and Luis lead their own episodes.

Scope

This covers the main Grand Theft Auto IV story and people who appear or matter within it. The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony add other viewpoints for Johnny, Luis, Tony and shared events, but episode-only material stays separate. GTA Online appearances are outside this scope.

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