Kwan Malik Okoye (a.k.a. Brigadier)

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Description

Kwan is lean, wiry, and sharp in movement—like a wire pulled too tight. His presence vibrates with conviction. He wears traditional African prints under a black field coat, combat boots laced perfect, and a satchel full of books, bullets, or both. His afro is thick and proud, his eyes lit with fire, and his voice—when he raises it—can whip a crowd into storm.

Personality

Kwan doesn’t believe in gangs. He believes in liberation. The Grand Dukes are a means to an end, a seed he hopes to grow into something larger—a disciplined, militant defense of Black life. He respects Denzel but chafes under restraint. Kwan speaks in strategy, quotes revolutionaries, and keeps his finger close to the trigger of a thousand futures.

Habits

Recites lines from Marcus Garvey and Kwame Nkrumah before making a move
Burns black candles in a hidden room at the Haynerd Apts—says it keeps the vision clear
Never eats before a speech; says food dulls the edge
Keeps a red cloth tied around his left wrist “for the martyrs”

Hooks & Angles

Leads Kwan’s Brigade, an elite crew of hardliners within the Dukes—some loyal to him more than Denzel
Has quietly spoken to the Devil’s Hand about “shared tactics”—no one knows how far it went
He believes Chicago needs a fire, and that he’s the match
Keeps an annotated Bible full of rewritten scripture focused on revolution, judgment, and wrath

Year of Birth

1918 CE 35 Years old

Birthplace

Bronzeville, Chicago

Eyes

Dark amber, intense and unblinking

Hair

Full afro, combed and shaped with precision

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Deep bronze, angular features, burn scar along the left jawline

Height

5'11"

Weight

176 lbs.

Belief/Deity

Revolutionary syncretist—blends scripture, ancestral rites, and Veil truths