GTA Most Memorable NPCs: 5 most memorable NPCs in the GTA series | Esports News
The Grand Theft Auto series has given us hundreds of unforgettable NPCs, ranging from masterminds and villains to comedic relief side characters. Some have influenced the narrative, while others gained popularity through their actions, dialogue, or just personality. The following are the top five most memorable and popular NPCs in GTA history.
1. Officer Frank Tenpenny (GTA: San Andreas)
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Tenpenny is perhaps the greatest GTA villain of all time. Samuel L. Jackson provides his voice, and Tenpenny is a master manipulator and brutal cop who best embodies the police corruption theme in San Andreas.
From gang-controlling for personal gain to setting up CJ, Tenpenny’s manipulative ways make him an arch-villain. His demise—through a city-wide riot and an explosive death—seals his place as one of GTA’s most despised yet memorable characters.
2. Lester Crest (GTA V)
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Lester is the mastermind of the largest heists in GTA V. He runs the underworld despite being physically disabled through his hacking and strategic mind. His sarcasm and no-nonsense personality make him both feared and respected.
Lester is a main character in GTA Online, walking players through heists worth millions of dollars. His intelligence, wit, and power in the underworld make him one of the most iconic and fan-loved characters in the series.
3. Roman Bellic (GTA IV)
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Roman Bellic, Niko’s cousin, is one of the most tragic and relatable characters in GTA IV. He comes to Liberty City pursuing the American Dream, only for Niko to discover him swimming in gambling debt and deceit.
Though he is far from perfect, Roman is optimistic, funny, and well-intentioned. His immortal line, “Niko, let’s go bowling!”, has become a classic meme. His ultimate demise in the game is also one of the most poignant moments in GTA IV, so he is an unforgettable NPC.
4. The Truth (GTA: San Andreas)
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The Truth is GTA’s oddest and most humorous character. A conspiracy theorist and hippie, he’s always talking about aliens, government conspiracies, and secret experiments.
From burning down a weed farm to hijacking top-secret military cargo, his missions are among the series’ strangest. His mystique, humor, and unusual philosophy have made him an NPC fan favorite.
5. Catalina (GTA III & San Andreas)
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Catalina is one of the most deadly and volatile characters in GTA. Featured in both GTA III and San Andreas, she is a tough, manipulative female who double-crosses everybody to achieve her objectives.
She begins as CJ’s unfit girlfriend in San Andreas, but then, in GTA III, she betrays the protagonist, Claude, and becomes the game’s primary antagonist. Her crazy personality, betrayal, and fiery demeanor render her a most memorable NPC in the series.
The GTA series has provided us with legendary NPCs that leave a lasting impression. From Tenpenny’s corruption, Lester’s brilliance, Roman’s comedy, The Truth’s conspiracy theories, or Catalina’s betrayals, these characters help shape the world of GTA.
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