Michael

Michael De Santa, formerly Michael Townley, is one of the three playable protagonists in Grand Theft Auto V.

He debuts in the prologue and is the first character you play as.

Prior to GTA V
Prior to Grand Theft Auto V, Michael met Amanda and had two kids; Tracy and Jimmy. According to numerous characters, Amanda was a stripper in the Midwest.

GTA V
In 2004, Michael, Trevor, and Brad rob a cash depot in Ludendorff. The heist goes awry with the getaway driver being shot in the head by cops and Brad being shot and killed by a hidden sniper.

Later put in witness protection prior to the series, Michael, now under the last name De Santa, lives in Rockford Hills with his family.

Franklin is tasked with repossessing Jimmy's car by sneaking through Michael's house and entering their locked garage. Unbeknownst to Franklin, Michael is hiding in the backseat and reveals himself when Franklin finishes his phone call with Simeon. Michael orders him at gunpoint to ram the dealership window. Franklin hurries off, and Michael beats up Simeon.