Malachai

Malachai is a character on Riverdale. He is portrayed by Tommy Martinez.

Malachai is the leader of the Ghoulies, and a drug dealer who controls the operation of dealing Jingle Jangle at his place, "The House of the Dead." He was challenged by the Serpent Prince, Jughead, to a Street race, in exchange for territory if they won, however, the Riverdale Drag Race was later interrupted by the cops, and Malachai and his buddy was arrested for illegally street racing, along with any other Ghoulies that attended the event.

Forming an Alliance
Back at the "The House of the Dead", where the Ghoulies hang out, and the leader of the Ghoulies, Malachai, lived. Tall Boy called a meeting for Jughead to meet up with him later. Once Jughead had arrived, he would find himself inside of the lair of the Ghoulies, where Tall Boy informed Jughead that they've come to discuss business. Informing Jughead, that the heat that was on them and there ranks by authorities, depleted, suggesting that the two tribes, the Southside Serpents and the Ghoulies, needed to unite. As Tall Boy continued to inform Jughead, that the process would become a lot easier for them if he endorsed there partnership. Since Jughead was FP's son, it carried weight, especially towards the younger Serpent members, as they looked up towards Jughead as there leader. However, Jughead refused to do so upon Tall Boy's request, pointing out that the Ghoulies were the reason why Southside High was rated with there recent activities of use of Jingle Jangle. Malachai, later interrupted Jughead, informing him that chaos was how they thrived. Jughead was disappointed by Tall Boy even considering to cut a deal with the Ghoulies, asking him if he was seriously considering them as there next best option, pointing out to him that he was suppose to be his fathers right hand man. Which Tall Boy later pointed out that the Northside declared war with them, informing Jughead that his father wasn't there to call the shots, later stating to Jughead that he was in fact his fathers right hand man, making him the "de facto meter", telling Jughead that things were changing, either he adapted to them or he would suffer the consequences.

The Proposal
Meanwhile, back at "The House of the Dead", Jughead makes a proposal to Malachai, while Archie accompanied them, challenging the leader of the Ghoulies to a race. Which was, if they won, Serpents would remain autonomous and the Ghoulies would have to quit dealing Jingle Jangle at Southside High. But, if the Ghoulies won, they would have to fold, and the Ghoulies would be allowed to continue to sell there "little straws of death". However, Malachai wasn't pleased by Jughead's offer, as he wanted more from Jughead in order for him to agree to his terms. Which he wanted property, demanding that Jughead put some of his fathers properties up on the table for bets. They would later find themselves with Veronica Lodge and Betty Cooper joining them on there little business deal, not knowing that there paths would be crossed, while in the process of making a deal with the Ghoulies. With Malachai's heavy demands, Jughead had no choice but to bet the Whyte Wyrm, allowing Malachai and the Ghoulies to expand themselves. Malachai later agreed to Jugheads offer, however, he also wanted Sunnyside Trailer Park as well to be part of there deal, in which Jughead later agrees to Malachai's demands.

The Street Race Begins
Before Jughead and Malachai began racing against one another for the winner to take all, the two shook hands on there bet, while Jughead tells Malachai where the finish line would end, which was, they both had to race over Herk Harvey Bridge to Dead Man's Curve, the first one back to the finish line, would be the winner who takes all. While Cheryl Blossom decided to be the flag girl for the race, instead of Toni Topaz being the usual flag girl, who usually did the honors, telling Toni that she was born for this moment. While the two gang members were getting there engines warmed up, while waiting for the wave of Cheryl's fag, on her mark, for the race to begin, as the crowd later cheered once the race officially began.

While the two members raced against each other against the clock, Jughead took the lead first, while Malachai swerved his car into Jugheads in order for him to be given an advantage, later taking the lead in front of Jughead. While Archie notified Jughead that they were nearly approaching Herk Harvey Bridge, while Jughead informed Archie that he was aware that he was. However, Archie later informed Jughead that the Bridge was too narrow for the both of them to crossover. But, Jughead refused to let that get in his way, as he was close to beating Malachai, while Archie tells Jughead that they should abort, but Jughead refused to let the Ghoulies win. While Archie warned Jughead, that if they both crossed over, they would both crash on the Bridge. However, Jughead refused to allow the Serpent to join the Ghoulies, even if it meant it being over his dead body, in order for that to never happen. But Archie was not down for the terms like Jughead was, later pulling the handbrakes, allowing the Ghoulies to take the lead. Doing so, Jughead was furious with Archie for what he did, grabbing Archie with his two hands by his jacket, as he yelled to him "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!!!" While Archie told Jughead to trust him, that he would thank him for what he did, while the two of them stayed behind to later hear sirens wailing on the other side of the Bridge. Later running across the Bridge to find Sheriff Keller, along with the rest of the entire police department behind him. Catching Malachai for illegally Street Racing.

Physical Appearance
Malachai appears to be very tall and slim, he has really long dark brown curly hair on the top of his head with the sides and the back cut shorter, while also having very little facial hair on his face, he also has dark brown eyes.

Personality
Malachai is reckless, he possess the qualities of your typical "Bad Boy" would have. He has very poor views on women, and refers to them as "bitches" and "skanks", as seen when Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge was caught and brought into his home by his boys, who were also members of the Ghoulies. He is also very greedy, and very demanding when it comes to making deals.