In a conversation with Patrick McReary, Niko reveals that he had a brother who died during the Yugoslav Wars. His mother, Milica Bellic, was unhappy that her son grew up in such a harsh place. It was implied that his father was an abusive alcoholic. 9.1 Other Crimes Committed (player-determinant).2 After the Events of Grand Theft Auto IV.Grand Theft Auto series protagonists by Universe Niko is the younger cousin of Roman Bellic and the son of Milica Bellic. Ever since the wars ended, Niko's main goal in life was to find and kill one of two men: Florian Cravic or Darko Brevic, for one of them betrayed his military unit during the wars and nearly killed him. He later worked for organized crime syndicates as a hired-gun in Liberty City. Niko grew up in Yugoslavia, where he fought in the Yugoslav Wars. The player can choose Niko Bellic as their Dad in Grand Theft Auto Online in the Character Creator. He is also mentioned by Lester Crest and Patrick McReary in Grand Theft Auto V. Niko Bellic (Serbian: Нико Белић, Niko Belić) is the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto IV and a supporting character in The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
