Dave Morrison
Background/History
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| Biography | |
| Full Name | David Morrison |
| Alias(es) | Uncle Dave |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality / Ethnicity | American |
| Date of Birth / Age | July 3, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Los Santos |
| Status | Alive, in Vice City |
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| Faction(s) | None |
| Role in Faction | N/A |
| Timeline | |
| Key Arcs | The First Paleto Crisis |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Writer | Quinton Ocean |
Dave Morrison, born on July 3rd, 1970, is the younger brother of Alexander Morrison and the uncle of Alexa Morrison and Damian Morrison. Raised in Los Santos by working- to middle-class parents, Dave grew up in the same household as Alexander, yet the two brothers could not have been more different in outlook or ambition.
From a young age, Alexander was forward‑looking and disciplined, focused on education and long‑term success as a way out of the life they knew. Dave, by contrast, lived firmly in the present. He valued freedom, excitement, and attention over planning or structure, a trait that would come to define most of his life.
Dave was rebellious even as a child, frequently clashing with his parents over chores, responsibilities, and what they perceived as laziness. As he entered his teenage years, this behaviour escalated. He developed a reputation for partying excessively, neglecting schoolwork, and chasing social gratification. His grades suffered badly, standing in stark contrast to Alexander, who would eventually graduate as valedictorian. This imbalance created a quiet but lasting rift between the brothers—Alexander resented Dave’s lack of direction, while Dave resented being constantly compared to a brother who seemed to excel effortlessly.
Despite his academic failings, Dave was undeniably charismatic. He was well‑spoken, charming, and acutely aware of his ability to draw attention—particularly from women. By his mid‑teens, he had earned a reputation as a serial flirt and habitual cheater, embracing the image of a “player” without shame. While he surrounded himself with many people, few relationships carried genuine depth.
The sole exception was Gerwin Cash, the son of a Navy general and Dave’s closest friend. Like Dave, Gerwin enjoyed attention and social status, but unlike him, he maintained discipline and loyalty, particularly in his romantic relationships. Gerwin harboured genuine ambitions of joining the military, specifically the Navy, and possessed a sense of structure Dave lacked. Their friendship balanced Dave’s recklessness with Gerwin’s grounding influence.
After graduating high school, both men faced the same obstacle: poor academic records. Dave, in particular, faced continued criticism from his parents, who saw no future in his current trajectory. Desperate to escape his home life and prove some sense of independence, Dave attempted to enlist in the Navy. He was rejected. Unwilling to return home in defeat, he instead applied to the Coast Guard—a branch he viewed as less prestigious but more attainable, and one with a reputation for a looser, party‑driven culture.
Gerwin, though qualified and intent on joining the Navy, chose not to abandon his friend. Concerned about what Dave might become if left alone, he enlisted in the Coast Guard alongside him.
After passing the required tests and completing initial processing, Dave officially left his parents’ home. Together with Gerwin Cash, he moved into a shared apartment, marking Dave’s first true step away from his family and into a life shaped entirely by his own choices—for better or worse.