Can you use story mode characters in gta online?

Grand Theft Auto Online is the multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V, and it operates with its own character system. Players create a silent, customisable avatar who can change appearance, clothing, and attributes, but the game does not import or allow the use of the narrative protagonists from GTA V's single‑player story mode. Because the multiplayer environment is separate from the story campaign, the story mode characters are not available to players in GTA Online. Instead, all interactions, missions, and gameplay are conducted through the custom avatar. This design lets the online community maintain a consistent identity space while still allowing for personalization within the shared world.