Recently, Rupert Humphries, Rockstar's Senior Vice President of Narrative, discussed the criminal motivations of GTA VI protagonist Jason Duval, stating that actions like bank robberies are tied to his material circumstances. Players can decide for themselves how much is influenced by environment and how much stems from personal choice.
Jason grew up among criminals and once enlisted in the military to escape his troubled youth. He later returned to Leonida Keys, outside Vice City, to work for local drug dealers. These experiences provide clues to understanding his current situation, but Humphries did not clarify in the interview how Jason himself views his past.
Humphries' use of the phrase "wired differently" has also sparked player speculation about Jason's traits or hidden identity. The interview did not confirm these interpretations, so they should not be considered established character lore.
Jason desires an easy life, while the other protagonist, Lucia Caminos, is written by Rockstar as someone determined to secure a better future for herself. Their goals differ, but the interview did not reveal how this will affect their partnership.