Bernie Crane

Background

Bernie Crane is the name used in Liberty City by Florian Cravic, one of only three survivors of Niko Bellic's army unit in Grand Theft Auto IV. After the war Florian moved to the United States, came out as gay, reinvented himself as Bernie and embraced a bright, upbeat lifestyle centred on fitness and self-improvement. He is in a secret relationship with Bryce Dawkins, a closeted politician.

Events of Grand Theft Auto IV

Niko long suspected that Florian might be the traitor who sold out their unit. Ray Boccino discovers where Florian lives and passes the information on, and in Weekend at Florian's Niko and Roman visit his apartment in Algonquin. Florian convinces Niko he is innocent, pointing to Darko Brevic, and the two old comrades rebuild their friendship.

Bernie then asks Niko for help. In Hating the Haters Niko deals with a homophobic stalker, in Union Drive he kills the men trying to blackmail Bryce, and in Buoys Ahoy a boat trip is attacked by Dimitri's men and Niko chases them down. Completing Bernie's missions unlocks an Infernus at his place.

Personality

Bernie is cheerful, warm and eager to leave the war behind. His relentless optimism is a stark contrast to Niko's bitterness, and he serves as an example of someone who managed to start again.

Relationships

• Niko Bellic is an old comrade and renewed friend.
• Bryce Dawkins is his secret partner.
• Darko Brevic is the man who betrayed them both.

Trivia

• Bernie is voiced by Timothy J. Alex.
• His missions are some of the lighter-hearted in the game despite involving murder.