One notable mission has Johnny stealing the Deputy Mayor's Infernus and having it fitted with a wire in order to out the man as a closeted homosexual. Blackmail: A few of his jobs involve gathering dirt on his political rivals.An Offer You Can't Refuse: Convinces Johnny to work for him by threatening to have The Lost's officers arrested and convicted of drug trafficking.He also proves himself a loyal friend to Johnny by tipping the latter off to Billy Grey's plans to testify against the Lost. Affably Evil: Always addresses Johnny in a courteous manner, with nary a hint of snobbery.Spirited Competitor: They operate primarily for the thrill of the race, and they mostly associate with other biker gangs to look for Worthy Opponents they can compete with.Ī Liberty City congressman who has coerced Johnny Klebitz into committing heinous crimes on his behalf to further his career.Soul Brotha: In contrast to the Heavy Metal aesthetic in other biker gangs, the Uptown Riders are more entrenched in Hip-Hop culture and it shows in their manner of speech, Malc's flamboyant hairdo, and DeSean's Bulletproof Vest.
Others outside their gang can understand them perfectly, but the slang they use occasionally leads to strange moments like when Malc calls Johnny, who is three years his senior, "son." DeSean insists that It's the Principle of the Thing and that the rival should have used a bat as per race rules. When DeSean asks Malc and Johnny to help him take revenge on a rival biker who shot at him during a race, Johnny points out that he was barely hurt. Honor Is Fair Play: They are pragmatic when it comes to Dirty Business, but race against them, and they expect fair play.Friendly Rival: When no business is at hand, Malc and Johnny are either snarking at each other or trying to best each other in a race, but they both keep everything good-natured.Bash Brothers: Malc is this mostly with DeSean, but becomes this to Johnny after the race.Johnny can likewise help Malc and DeSean take vengeance on some rival bikers who illegally shot at DeSean during a race. A Friend in Need: Malc has gotten Johnny out of many a bind most notably, he helps Johnny escape a botched drug deal after the latter's bike was destroyed.For tropes relating to Malc's appearance in Grand Theft Auto V, see his entry in this character sheet.