Listed below are some of the popular GTA Vice City characters, some of whom have attained iconic status:

Yusuf Amir

There are many things you would like in The Ballad of Gay Tony and one of these is Yusuf Amir. He is a childish minded playboy offspring of a posh real estate magnate based in Dubai. He leads the life of a rich and spoilt brat. It is hilarious to see him grooving to the Arab Money song in his loincloths. 

Ken Rosenberg

It is a fact that a lot of characters in the GTA games have low morality and they do not hesitate to change sides from time to time. However, Ken Rosenberg is utterly gutless and dual-faced. He is a loudmouth and fits the role of a mafia’s lawyer very well. However, he is one of the few characters in GTA that Tommy Vercetti can trust. He also helps Tommy later in the game. He is one of the major attractions in GTA Vice City.

Lance Vance

Lance Vance is a suave and intelligent character and embodies the typical crime gang leader in the 1980s leading a posh life. Lance is seen with Tommy Vercetti in Vice City a lot. However, his cool and suave demeanor hides a lot of rage and desire for retribution. 

Frank Tenpenny

This corrupt cop is one of the true-life characters depicted by the Rockstar - till date. He is no better than a criminal even though he dons the cop uniform. He proves to be a tough enemy for the protagonist CJ in GTA San Andreas. He can win the race for the badass guy in the GTA universe. The voiceover of stalwart actor Samuel L. Jackson helped the character of Tenpenny to impress the players.

Tommy Vercetti

The protagonist of GTA Vice City, Tommy proved to be a transitional character for the lineup. The voiceover of Ray Liotta worked in Tommy’s favor.  The character was definitely inspired by Al Pacino’s character Tony Montana in the film Scarface. His character has diverse shades. 

Brucie Kibbutz

Not every fan of GTA will love this character but it is hard to ignore him either. Brucie loves fast cars, partying and he is a chatterbox who does not keep quiet-ever!

Niko Bellic

Niko, the protagonist in GTA 4 is a Serbian who comes to Liberty City as an immigrant. His character is kept under wraps and the players enjoy knowing him gradually. While he has a dark side Niko is not without emotions. He plays a role behind GTA IV becoming emotionally appealing.