Tommy Vercetti
The protagonist and a former member of the Forelli family. After leaving prison, he is sent to Vice City, where he gradually becomes independent.
Vice City characters: who trusts whom and why
Vice City is not built around anonymous mission givers. Every contact has a plan, and almost every alliance is temporary.
The relationships matter most: who introduces Tommy to the next contact, who benefits from Diaz's fall and who feels sidelined once the empire starts earning money.
Tommy's inner circle
Allies and difficult partnerships
Ken Rosenberg
The lawyer and intermediary in the failed deal. He panics, but remains one of the few people who stays with Tommy to the end.
Lance Vance
A charismatic ally whose brother dies in the ambush. He wants revenge and equal standing.
Bosses and mission givers
Who opens each branch
Sonny Forelli
Tommy's Mafia superior in Liberty City. He provides the money for the deal and then increases the pressure to get it back.
Ricardo Diaz
A volatile drug baron living on Starfish Island. Tommy works for him at first, but their interests later clash.
Juan García Cortez
A colonel with an extensive network of contacts. He helps unravel the ambush and introduces Tommy to key people.
Avery Carrington
A property magnate who uses violence to influence prices and competition. His jobs demonstrate the game's economic satire.
Kent Paul
A music manager and source of gossip at Malibu Club. He often knows who is dealing with whom, although he presents the information chaotically.
Gangs and factions
Why the city changes with the missions
Cubans and Haitians
Two hostile groups in Little Havana and Little Haiti. Tommy accepts jobs on both sides of the conflict.
Bikers
A motorbike gang led by Big Mitch Baker. Their respect is needed to protect the Love Fist concert.
Forelli Crime Family
The Liberty City organisation Tommy came from. In the finale, it sends collectors and armed reinforcements to the city.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers
Who voiced Tommy Vercetti?
Tommy was voiced by the American actor Ray Liotta in the original GTA Vice City.
Is Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6?
Rockstar has not officially confirmed his return for GTA 6. A similar city does not confirm the same character or the same story universe.
Sources and verification
Primary sources take priority
Content checked on 20 August 2026. Differences between Classic and Definitive Edition are identified where they change the procedure.