Dwayne Forge

Background

Dwayne Forge is an ageing gangster from North Holland, Algonquin, in Grand Theft Auto IV. Before going to prison he ran a successful drug operation and mentored a young Playboy X. When he is released, he finds that Playboy X has taken over his business and moved into a penthouse, while his old crew has scattered. Dwayne is depressed, broke and bitter about how far he has fallen.

Events of Grand Theft Auto IV

Niko meets Dwayne through Playboy X, who sees him as a relic. Dwayne gives Niko two side missions. In Ruff Rider Niko tracks down and kills Jayvon Simson, a former associate who betrayed Dwayne, and in Undress to Kill Niko wins back the Triangle Club for Dwayne by killing the Trunchez brothers who took it over.

Tension between Dwayne and Playboy X comes to a head in The Holland Play. Playboy X asks Niko to kill Dwayne, while Dwayne pleads with Niko to kill Playboy X instead. If Niko spares Dwayne and kills Playboy X, Dwayne becomes a friend who can be called for activities and Niko inherits Playboy X's penthouse. If Niko kills Dwayne, he receives a cash payment from Playboy X instead.

Personality

Dwayne is gloomy and fatalistic, often talking about how the world has moved on without him. He is loyal and grateful to anyone who treats him with respect, and he sees in Niko a fellow man who has been through hard times.

Relationships

• Playboy X is his former protege turned rival.
• Niko Bellic becomes a trusted friend if Dwayne is spared.

Trivia

• Dwayne is voiced by Devin Richards.
• As a friend, his special ability is calling in two armed gang members to back Niko up.
• Choosing to spare him is a popular choice because the backup ability is useful during free roam.