Characters in GTA V

This page lists the various characters in Grand Theft Auto V.

Protagonists

Franklin Clinton		First appearance: Franklin and Lamar Last appearance: As the protagonist, he is always present.		Franklin Clinton is a member of The Families gang who lives on Forum Dr in Strawberry, Los Santos with his aunt Denise. Franklin, having recently been dumped by his ex-girlfriend Tanisha Jackson, works as a repossession agent for Simeon Yetarian at Premium Deluxe Motorsport with best friend and fellow gang member Lamar Davis. Franklin does not care about being involved in criminal and/or gang activity but wishes to earn more money in the process. He meets Michael De Santa after repossessing his son's BeeJay XL for Simeon. Franklin is forced, at gun point, to drive into the dealership resulting in him and Lamar being fired. Michael then begins to mentor him into the art of high-end criminal activity.
Michael De Santa		First appearance: Prologue Last appearance: As the protagonist, he is always present unless The Time's Come ending is chosen.		Michael De Santa, born Michael Townley in 1965, is a retired bank robber living on Portola Dr in Rockford Hills, Los Santos. He first became involved in robbing banks in 1988 in Carcer City and established a crew including Lester Crest, Trevor Philips, Bradley Snider and Moses. In 2004, Michael makes a deal with FIB agent Dave Norton to betray his crew (Trevor, Bradley and an unnamed getaway driver) with Trevor escaping and their two other accomplices being killed. Michael goes into hiding, although officially he died, with help from Agent Norton but is forced back into criminal activity after destroying the house of Natalia Zverovna, which is owned by Madrazo Cartel leader Martin Madrazo, with help from Franklin who he met after Franklin repossessed is son’s car. Michael is married to his wife Amanda with whom he has two children: Jimmy and Tracey.
Trevor Philips		First appearance: Prologue Last appearance: As the protagonist, he is always present unless the Something Sensible ending is chosen.		Trevor Philips is a gang leader, methamphetamine and arms dealer, serial killer, rapist, cannibal and necrophiliac living in Sandy Shores, Blaine County. He first became involved in robbing banks after being introduced to it by Michael Townley. He became part of Michael's crew and worked with the likes of Lester Crest, Bradley Snider and Moses. In 2004 he, Michael, Bradley and an unnamed getaway driver rob a bank in Ludendorff. The robbery is ambushed by the FIB after Michael made a deal with FIB agent Dave Norton. Trevor escapes and later moves to Sandy Shores, establishing his own gang and connections with the Guzman Cartel. He eventually discovers that Michael is still alive and once again becomes part of his life becoming involved in a number of high-risk criminal activities.

Main characters

Lester Crest		First appearance: Friend Request Last appearance: The Big Score or The Third Way		Lester Crest is an old accomplice to both Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips having worked with them in their early careers of robbing banks by planning each robbery. When Michael decided to make an agreement with the FIB to ambush the group, he did not tell them about Lester who was able to get away with his crimes and Lester moved to a bungalow on Amarillo Vista in El Burro Heights, Los Santos. He suffers from an unnamed wasting disease, which by 2013 had left him barely able to walk unaided and usually using a cane. He owns the Darnell Bros. garment factory in El Burro Heights. When he discovers that Michael is living in Los Santos, he once again teams up with him and later Trevor to help them plan their criminal activities.
Lamar Davis		First appearance: Franklin and Lamar Last appearance: Lamar Down or The Third Way		Lamar Davis is the best friend of Franklin Clinton, a member of The Families and the owner of Chop who lives on Forum Dr in Strawberry, Los Santos. Lamar is seemingly disliked by a number of local residents having been rescued by Franklin a number of times in the past. In 2013 he worked with Franklin as a repossession agent for Simeon Yetarian at Premium Deluxe Motorsport until they are both fired. He subsequently attempts to help his gang and Franklin in their various criminal activities with Franklin, Trevor Philips and Stretch, usually being rescued by Franklin.
Steve Haines		First appearance: Three's Company Last appearance: Lamar Down or The Third Way		Steve Haines is an FIB agent and presenter of the television show The Underbelly of Paradise who lives with his mother at an unknown location within Los Santos. He is a highly decorated agent who reaches his goals in protecting both the FIB and the United States via criminal means. He works with fellow agents Dave Norton and Andreas Sanchez with whom he forces Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips to do his bidding in performing various heists and terrorists acts.
Dave Norton		First appearance: Prologue Last appearance: Lamar Down		Dave Norton is a decorated and corrupt FIB agent who rose to fame after stopping a group of bank robbers in 2004. The group included Michael Townley (who had agreed to sell out the group for his freedom but officially died in a shootout), Trevor Philips, Bradley Snider and an unnamed getaway driver. Norton continued working with the FIB received a five figure sum each month from Michael (now with the surname De Santa) and was relocated to Los Santos. In 2013 he worked under fellow agent Steve Haines who uses his history with Michael to force Michael, Trevor (who had discovered Michael was still alive) and their new accomplice Franklin Clinton to do their bidding.
Devin Weston		First appearance: By the Book Last appearance: Meltdown or The Third Way		Devin Weston, born in 1962, is a billionaire investor and "adventure capitalist" who since 2004 has bankrupted a number of companies and made a profit each time. He lives in a large house on Buen Vino Rd in Tongva Hills, Los Santos County, just north of Los Santos. In 2013 he buys minority shares in the private militia Merryweather Security Consulting and the Richards Majestic film studio. His friend Steve Haines introduces him to Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips and Franklin Clinton, who he was using to perform various criminal acts. Devin then hires the trio and later Lamar Davis to do his bidding.

Supporting characters

Wei Cheng		First appearance: Bury the Hatchet (voice) Last appearance: Fresh Meat or The Third Way (player choice)		Wei Cheng (born in Yangshan, China) is the father of Tao Cheng and the leader of the Wei Cheng Triad gang involved in drug running and weapons smuggling in Los Santos. Cheng sends his son and a translator to see Trevor Philips but eventually decides to work with the O'Neil Brothers. Trevor later destroys the O'Neil Farm with Wei tracking him down to Ludendorff where he kidnaps Michael De Santa, thinking he is Trevor's boyfriend. Franklin Clinton rescues Michael and, if the player chooses the option C ending, kills Wei while he is in Chumash.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chop		First appearance: Chop Last appearance: Predator, can be interacted with as Franklin at any time after this mission		Chop is the pet dog of Lamar Davis who, after Lamar, Franklin Clinton and Chop kidnap and release D, begins living with Franklin in Strawberry and later Vinewood Hills. Chop also helps Franklin to locate and kill Elwood O'Neil and can also interact with Franklin at any time after the mission "Chop".
Isiah Friedlander		First appearance: Franklin and Lamar Last appearance: Random event		Isiah Friedlander is a licenced therapist working out of the Bertolt Beach House on Del Perro Beach. He is the therapist of Michael De Santa, knowing most of his criminal history, and also appears on television shows as a therapist. He can be seen, by Michael, at various times throughout the game and also has a group therapy session for the De Santa family. He is later given his own television show but is killed, either by Michael or a former patient with a grudge if Michael does not kill him.
Wade Hebert		First appearance: Mr. Philips Last appearance: Hang Ten (can be seen in Vanilla Unicorn after this)		Wade Hebert is a resident of Sandy Shores and the cousin of Floyd Hebert who in 2012 met and befriended Trevor Philips, who killed his friends Daisy Bell and Kush-Chronic while en-route to Los Santos. He and Ron Jakowski work, effectively, as servants for Trevor, who may also be raping him, including finding out where Michael Townley lives. He later helps steal a device from Merryweather Security Consulting and is taken to Vanilla Unicorn, which Trevor owns after killing the former owner Leon, for an endless lap dance. He can, after the mission Hang Ten, be found there playing as any protagonist.
Ron Jakowski		First appearance: Mr. Philips Last appearance: Bury the Hatchet (voice, can occasionally be seen at Trevor's trailer)		Ron Jakowski is the friend, neighbour and effective servant of Trevor Philips having left his wife and job as an accountant to work with Trevor. He later begins researching various criminal elements across the world, including Merryweather Security Consulting, and hosts his own radio show on Blaine County Talk Radio. He helps Trevor against The Lost Brotherhood and sets up a meeting with the Wei Cheng Triad, before using his skills to create a plan to steal an item from Merryweather. When Trevor begins living in Los Santos he leaves Ron in charge of his "business". Ron, however, fails to lead the business but continues to help Trevor with information about potential money making opportunities. If the player chooses to kill Trevor, Ron sends an angry email cursing both Michael De Santa (whom he already dislikes) and Franklin Clinton and, with the other two endings, emails Trevor about his new gift for him.
Harold "Stretch" Joseph		First appearance: The Long Stretch Last appearance: Lamar Down (post mission phone call) or The Third Way (player choice)		Harold "Stretch" Joseph is the boyfriend of Renatta Sidwell, with the couple having one unnamed child, and a member of The Families who is incarcerated at Bolingbroke Penitentiary until his release in late 2013. Stretch, having made friends with Ballas gang members inside the prison, continually attempts to set up Lamar Davis and Franklin Clinton in the hope that they are killed. First at a recycling center, then on Grove St and finally at a sawmill in Paleto Forest, with the two (and Trevor Philips in Hood Safari) escaping. If the player chooses the option C ending for the game, Michael De Santa kills Stretch for his betrayal at the B.J. Smith Recreation Center and Park.
Martin Madrazo		First appearance: Marriage Counseling Last appearance: Monkey Business		Martin Madrazo is the husband of Patricia Madrazo, although he is cheating on her with Natalia Zverovna, and the leader of the Madrazo Cartel, a drug cartel with assets in Los Santos. He is a feared man with many witnesses against him disappearing before trial. In 2013, American authorities begin prosecuting him with Martin claiming to be a legitimate businessman. When Michael destroys his mistresses house, Martin personally visits him and Franklin Clinton, with the two being forced to rob Vangelico's Fine Jewelry to pay him back. Martin later discovers that this nephew, Javier Madrazo, has been helping the authorities and has Michael and Trevor Philips kill him as he attempts to escape to Liberty City. Trevor returns to Martin's house and kidnaps his wife Patricia, with Michael being forced into hiding with Trevor and Patricia. Martin and his wife are later reunited with Trevor warning him to treat his wife better, which a clearly injured Martin agrees to.
Solomon Richards		First appearance: Mr. Richards Last appearance: Meltdown		Solomon Richards is the CEO and majority owner of the Richards Majestic film studio, which he inherited from his father and founder David Richards and his mother Rachel Richards in 1978, and the father of Ira Richards. He has produced a number of films and, in 1979 became a suspect in the murder of actress Leonora Johnson. By 2013, the studio began losing large amounts of money and Solomon sells part of the company to investor Devin Weston, and various talent being represented by Rocco Pelosi threatened to go on strike unless they were given more money. Michael De Santa, having helped Devin, is introduced to his hero Solomon and fixes his problem with the talent and later kills Rocco and his muscle Gianni. Solomon finishes the production of Meltdown but Devin announces his plan to 'lose' the film, to claim the insurance money, and to replace the studio with condos, but with help from Michael the film premieres. If the player chooses the Option C ending, Devin will be reported missing and, presumably, the studio will continue under Solomon and Ira's leadership.
Andreas Sanchez		First appearance: Three's Company Last appearance: The Wrap Up		Andreas Sanchez is an IAA agent who is working as an undercover FIB agent under corrupt agents Steve Haines and Dave Norton in an attempt to expose corruption in the FIB. He helps Haines and Norton, to gain more evidence, and is aware that they are working with Franklin Clinton, Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips, and presumably the prior history between Michael and Norton. He even collects part of the money from the robbery at the Blaine County Savings Bank. He later reveals himself to Haines and Norton at an IAA ambush at the Kortz Center but is killed by Haines.

Family members

Denise Clinton		First appearance: Franklin and Lamar Last appearance: Fresh Meat		Denise Clinton is the aunt of Franklin and Tavell Clinton who lives with Franklin in a house in Strawberry, Los Santos, which she part owns with Franklin. She was raised with two unnamed siblings, including Franklin's mother, and may have been a member of The Families gang. She dislikes Franklin and criticises his for being a gang member, not being a good enough gang member, not urinating into the toilet, for selling drugs, and not cleaning up after himself. She even describes him as the "one mistake" her sister made and attempts to convince Franklin to move to Liberty City with his cousin Tavell. In late 2013 she breaks up with her partner and becomes a feminist, hosting poorly attended meetings in her house and goes on 'spirit walks'. Lamar Davis, Franklin's friend, mentions wanting to sleep with Denise and the two may be doing so without Franklin knowing. Franklin later moves to Vinewood Hills and Denise changes the locks, refusing to allow him to re-enter the house that he part owns.
Amanda De Santa		First appearance: Complications Last appearance: The Time's Come (player choice, post mission contact), otherwise, continues to appear.		Amanda De Santa is the wife of Michael De Santa and the mother of Tracey and Jimmy De Santa, living in a large house in Rockford Hills, Los Santos. She and Michael met when she worked as a prostitute in Ludendorff, North Yankton and was forced to move and change her name (from Amanda Townley) when Michael made a deal with FIB agent Dave Norton to sell out his accomplices. Her relationship with Michael and her children deteriorates over time, partly due to her spending large amounts of money in 'credit car wars', and she begins having numerous affairs with the likes of tennis coach Kyle Chavis and yoga instructor Fabien LaRouche. Her fear of living with Michael increases as he returns to criminal activity and is located by Trevor Philips, who Amanda despises. She moves out with Fabien after Michael attacks him for the suggestive yoga poses, but begins to regret her decision, and later returns to Michael. She, Tracey and Jimmy move out to hide from Devin Weston and, after the games ending, return to their house. Michael, depending on the players choice, can be killed by Franklin Clinton, resulting in Amanda warning him to stay aware from her children.
Jimmy De Santa		First appearance: Franklin and Lamar Last appearance: The Time's Come (player choice, post mission phone call), otherwise continues to appear.		Jimmy De Santa (born in 1993) is the twenty year old son of Amanda and Michael De Santa, and the brother of Tracey De Santa who lives in a large house in Rockford Hills, Los Santos. The De Santa's were forced to move from Ludendorff, North Yankton when Jimmy was a young boy and, subsequently, have been forced to hide their identities. Due to this and the increasingly fragile family unit, Jimmy grew up disliking his family. In late 2013, without a job, he purchases a yellow BeeJay XL from Simeon Yetarian and, when it repossessed, attempts to sell Michael's boat but is kidnapped. His relationship with sister Tracey deteriorates when he tells Michael about her meeting people who film pornography and her attempt to audition for Fame or Shame, which a recently reunited Michael and Trevor Philips stop. He later drugs his father, stealing money and his car, but returns to Michael with his mother and sister. Devin Weston's attempt to kill Amanda and Tracey, however, results in them briefly moving out for their own safety. Michael, depending on the players choice, can be killed by Franklin Clinton, a friend who had previously repossessed his car, resulting in Jimmy cutting all ties with him. If Michael is spared, Jimmy becomes determined to lose weight and to spend less time trolling people online, which almost got him killed before being rescued by Michael.
Tracey De Santa		First appearance: Complications Last appearance: Meltdown (if the player kills Michael), otherwise continues to appear.		Tracey De Santa (born in 1991) is the twenty two year old daughter of Amanda and Michael De Santa, and the sister of Jimmy De Santa who lives in a large house in Rockford Hills, Los Santos. The De Santa's were forced to move from Ludendorff, North Yankton when Tracey was a young girl and, subsequently, have been forced to hide their identities. Due to this and the increasingly fragile family unit, Tracey grew up disliking her family. Tracey begins dating Gary Scales in 2013 and argues with her mother about him, with Amanda describing him as a "loser". By this time, she had also developed an obsession with becoming famous and meets some pornography producers, but is dragged away by Michael after Jimmy had told him of the meeting. A recently reunited Michael and Trevor Philips later 'rescue' Tracey from a Fame or Shame audition. She, Amanda and Jimmy later move in with yoga instructor Fabien LaRouche, who Tracey ends up disliking more than her father, and later returns to the family house. She is briefly stalked, but Michael kills the man, and appears in the final of Fame or Shame, finishing second. She later goes into hiding with her mother and brother after Devin Weston sent mercenaries to kill her and Amanda, with Michael being able to rescue them. They return shortly after with Michael certain Devin will not attempt to kill them. Michael, depending on the players choice, can be killed by Franklin Clinton, a family friend. If Michael is spared, however, Tracey decides to go to college/university.

Strangers and Freaks

Main article: Strangers and Freaks

Marnie Allen Barry Dom Beasley Josh Bernstein Peter Dreyfuss Cletus Ewing Beverly Felton Cris Formage Hao Joe

Josef Manuel Abigail Mathers Nigel Omega Mrs. Philips MaryAnn Quinn Mrs. Thornhill Tonya Wiggins

Random Characters

Main article: Random Events

Baygor Antonia Bottino Beppe Pamela Drake Felipe Graham Griff H Jesse Lacy Jonas

Saeeda Kadam Castro Lagano Mani Taliana Martinez Patrick McReary Andy Moon Timm Ursula Walter

Minor characters

Adam Magenta Andrews Lenny Avery Anton Beaudelaire Enzo Bonelli Jimmy Boston Ashley Butler Carlos Casey Jeff Chartier Kyle Chavis Tao Cheng MC Clip Miranda Cowan D Debra Al Di Napoli Tyler Dixon Maude Eccles Eva Julio Fabrizo Mark Fostenburg Madison Fox Princess Georgina Gianni Oscar Guzmán Floyd Hebert Greg Howles Tanisha Jackson

Tahir Javan Esteban Jimenez Joscha Justin Zeus Karachi Karen Ferdinand Kerimov Johnny Klebitz Fabien LaRouche Lazlow Leon Katy Loden Larry Loden Bret Lowrey Rickie Lukens Javier Madrazo Patricia Madrazo Milton McIlroy Kerry McIntosh Willie McTavish Melvin Poppy Mitchell Chad Mulligan Jay Norris Dale O'Neil Dalton O'Neil Dan O'Neil Daryl O'Neil Don O'Neil

Doyle O'Neil Earl O'Neil Elwood O'Neil Ernie O'Neil Ned O'Neil Walton O'Neil Wynn O'Neil Ortega Rocco Pelosi Isaac Penny Chip Peterson Melisa Porche Brendan Roberts Molly Schultz Clay Simons Jackson Skinner Freddy Slade Bradley Snider Lucien Stark Nelson Strauser Terry Thorpe Tao Cheng's Translator United Liberty Paper Contact Wallis Ahron Ward Wayne Joseph Womac Simeon Yetarian Natalia Zverovna

Crew members

Drivers Karim Denz Taliana Martinez Eddie Toh

Gunmen Karl Abolaji Chef Daryl Johns Patrick McReary Gustavo Mota Norm Richards Hugh Welsh

Hackers Christian Feltz Paige Harris Rickie Lukens

Bounty Hunting suspects

• Ralph Ostrowski
• Glen Scoville
• Larry Tupper
• Curtis Weaver

Radio DJs

Big Boy Cheryl Don Cheto Bootsy Collins Ray De Angelo Harris Cara Delevingne Duane Earl Kenny Loggins Flying Lotus Ron Jakowski Jo Bobby June Camilo Lara

Lazlow Mama G Fernando Martinez Michelle Minx Keith Morris Nate Lee "Scratch" Perry Gilles Peterson DJ Pooh Soulwax Steve Twin Shadow Jesco White

Radio guests

• Brother Adrian
• Jimmy Boston
• Jock Cranley
• Tyler Dixon
• Alan McLean
• Samantha Muldoon
• Sue Murry
• Reed Tucker

Cult members

• Marnie Allen
• Ameer
• Bill Anthony
• Bill Binder
• Jimmy Boston
• Michael De Santa
• Cris Formage
• Haylee
• Dale Jenkins
• Jesse
• Joscha
• Jay Norris
• Tiana

Lifeinvader users

Monette Allerton Magenta Andrews Evan Arnold Lisa Barclay Keri Barker Andre Barnes Dom Beasley Nicolson Bell Niko Bellic Roman Bellic Ryan Bennett Demarcus Bradley JB Bradshaw Nia Briscoll Taye Buckley Ashley Butler Sandra Carelli Jeff Chartier Kyle Chavis Susan Chavis Denise Clinton Franklin Clinton Tavell Clinton Gerry Colford Ross Connon Courtney Benton Cox Lester Crest Ralph Danforth Colin Daniels Danny David Lamar Davis Amanda De Santa Jimmy De Santa Michael De Santa Tracey De Santa Alex Deane Lauren Deboer Donna Hayden Dubose Melinda Dubose Erik Duncan Colin Easton Pippy Eggerton Dana Ellis Jamie Ellis Cletus Ewing Alan Felton Beverly Felton Tyson Fillmore Aaron Fisk

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Rebecca Powles Sara Pratt Harvey Pritchard MaryAnn Quinn MaryAnn Quinn's Mother Graham Ramsey Todd Ramsey Karl Raven Jamal Reynolds Guadaloupe Romero Rosanna Kelly Rutherford Jax Santana Gary Scales Molly Schultz Phil G Scott Connor Shipley Hank Sidwell Renatta Sidwell Freddy Slade Dena Spears Dr. Stanovicz Darnell Stevens Kanya Suttikul Yerghat Tankian Hank Terrel Jenny Tillman Alice Tinsley Kim Traylor Richard Trindall Amy Turner Jay Wallace Lisa Wallin Joshua Walsh Ahron Ward Sam Waters Barbara Watkins Hailey Watson Steve Welby Nelson Weller Catrina Wells Regis Welsh Devin Weston Lance Wharrie Lahronda Whitfield Andy Whitford Tonya Wiggins Lela Yarris Owen Yates Sacha Yetarian Simeon Yetarian Bree Young

Mentioned characters

• JB Bradshaw
• Jolene Cranley-Evans
• Leonora Johnson
• Angela Recroe
• David Richards