GTA IV characters and friend benefits: Niko, Roman, Jacob and Packie
Meet the base-game cast and understand why friendship activities matter.
The original GTA IV base campaign starring Niko Bellic, including its PC Complete Edition version. The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony have separate protagonists, activities and exclusive cheats. Cover artwork comes from Complete Edition; used gameplay pictures depict Niko.
5 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Niko Bellic
A veteran newly arrived in Liberty City. His search for a better life and answers about his past drives the base campaign.
Roman Bellic
Roman runs a taxi business and introduces Niko to life in Broker. His promises of wealth conceal debt and danger.
Little Jacob
Jacob becomes a loyal ally through early missions. Building the friendship opens access to his discounted weapons service.
Brucie Kibbutz
Brucie connects Niko with vehicle work and races. His friendship benefit provides helicopter transport.
Patrick “Packie” McReary
Packie brings Niko into the McReary family’s criminal work. His friendship can unlock a car-bomb service.
Quick notes
- Niko and Roman begin the Liberty City story. Niko is the only playable protagonist in the base campaign.
- Raise friendship through completed outings. Look at each friend’s Like statistic, call to arrange an available activity, collect them and take them home afterward.
- Choose the service you will actually use. Roman’s friendship benefit supplies a taxi, Little Jacob sells weapons at a discount, Brucie supplies helicopter rides and Packie supplies car bombs.
- Separate Episodes protagonists from Niko’s contacts. Johnny Klebitz leads The Lost and Damned, while Luis Lopez leads The Ballad of Gay Tony.
For base-game completion, keep a separate activities record for Jacob, Brucie and Packie.
Picture details
Game artwork belongs to its respective rights holders.