Niko Bellic

Niko Bellic is a complex and well-developed character who has been praised for his maturity, moral ambiguity, and personal growth. He is a former soldier who was shaped by his experiences in an unidentified war, and he has a cynical view on life. After becoming involved with a Russian crime syndicate, he discovers that his unit was sold out to enemy forces. This betrayal leads him to move to Liberty City to pursue the American Dream, inspired by his cousin Roman's tales of luxury and riches. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that those stories were greatly exaggerated. He attempts to improve his and Roman's financial situation by becoming involved with the local criminal underworld, but he slowly learns to let go of his past and quest for revenge. As the game progresses, Niko works for various prominent fictional crime figures, and he eventually finds the traitor who betrayed his unit during the war.