Character Sheet for Tim Drake a.k.a. Red Robin

"Tim Drake is not Bruce Wayne. He isn't Grayson, or even Damian. Drake is different. Look behind his eyes. I suspect he's already won."

- Timothy Drake - Red Robin - 22 - CEO of WayneTec International **- Skills & Abilities** Tim has undergone advanced training in many martial arts. He has mastered many unarmed styles of fighting, including Leopard kung fu, Savate, Judo, capoeria, karate, dragon Kung Fu and Biangan .Tim was taught these arts by Batman, Nightwing and Lady Shiva. Tim's fighting style is less acrobatic than Dick's, but more unpredictable and fluid than Bruce's. He is one of the three people in the world to have mastered the deadly martial art technique of Leopard Blow; the other two being Batman and Lady Shiva. While he is a very competent unarmed fighter, Tim uses a bo as his primary weapon and usually engages his opponents using the art of Bojutsu -- or staff technique. He is so skilled with the bo that he once defeated Lady Shiva in a sparring match, and has been known to be able to take on multiple enemies at once. Tim is in prime physical condition for a young man his age. He trains constantly with Bruce and Dick and continually seeks to hone his skills. Tim is accomplished in the acrobatic arts, though not as skilled as Dick, and has mastered the arts of escapology and stealth.Tim is also very fluent in several languages such as , Japanese, Mandarin, German, English, Russian and French. Tim possesses a genius-level intellect. He is an exceptional detective, having deduced the identities of both Bruce and Dick when he was just a young boy. His high level of intelligence makes Tim a natural student and self-taught practitioner of many disciplines. He has studied computer science and is a highly skilled programmer and hacker. He has an in-depth knowledge of the natural sciences, which he puts to use in the crime lab; the extent of his expertise was illustrated when he made an attempt to re-clone his best friend, Conner Kent, after his death. He has studied the behavioral sciences, specifically criminology, and is very well-read and literate. **- Weapons & Equipment** - _Bo:_ a custom-made, retractable bo staff that serves as Tim's primary weapon. The bo has small holes drilled in either end to create a whistling effect when wielded, which disorients opponents and keeps them off guard. It can deploy a basic shield at the touch of a button, and contains a retractable blade at the top, effectively making it a spear when needed. - _Batarang, throwing discs and 'R'-shurikens:_ offensive weapons that can be thrown. - _Bolas:_ cords with weighted ends designed to ensnare opponents when throwing in a gyrating motion. - _Grappling gun:_ a sidearm that fires a projectile with a metal-laced paracord attached to it. - _Cuffs:_ handcuffs and zip-cuffs used to contain criminals. - _Tracking devices:_ miniature devices that connect to WayneTech satellites planted on people or objects. - _Communications device:_ a small device designed to sit in the outer ear canal that maintains an open line of communication. - _First aid kits:_ used to administer to the wounded or to temporary heal injuries to his own body. - _Gas mask and re-breather:_ devices used to aid breathing in hostile environments or underwater. - _Plasma torch:_ a cutting torch used to 'slice' through metal. - _Lock picking tools:_ a set of tools used to gain entry into otherwise inaccessible areas. - _Micro-camera:_ a small camera primarily used to collect photographic evidence. - _Micro-computer:_ a small fully-functional computer. - _Cryptographic sequencer:_ a peripheral device used to aid in hacking and decoding cyphers. - _Explosive pellets:_ miniature explosives that can be used offensively, but are primarily used to escape. - _Smoke pellets:_ miniature explosives that create a smoke screen for the user and disorientate targets. - _Flashbangs:_ small explosive devices that create a blinding flash and an ear-piercing bang. - _Plastic explosive:_ sticky explosives that are used to destroy structures. - _Taser:_ a device used to deliver an intense electric shock to an opponent in emergency situations. **- Personality** Throughout his life, Tim Drake has gone through a number of events that have altered his personality. Though Tim has always been a serious child, a number of events he had experienced has only intensified his already serious nature. A once balanced child was turned into a dark man. Before becoming Robin, he had built up a good life for himself and good friends with people he could trust, even his father has accepted what he was doing with his life. he was friendly and likable that he had been able to enjoy life. He cares about innocent people, and would never stand by and watch someone be hurt or killed. He has a strong moral compass. **- History** Tim Drake is the son of Jack and Janet Drake. When he was a child, he visited the circus with his parents and managed to get a photo with the Graysons before the show. That night, Tim met Dick Grayson before the young acrobat's parents were assassinated. Tim Drake had followed Batman and Robin's career ever since the murder of the Flying Graysons. One day, he saw the original Robin on television performing a move he had seen Dick Grayson perform at the circus; he quickly made the connection that Dick Grayson was Robin, and after learning that Dick Grayson was the ward of Bruce Wayne, he realized that Bruce Wayne was Batman. After the death of Jason Todd, Batman grew more violent and reckless. Tim noticed that this wasn't in Batman’s true character, and he sought Dick's help. At this time, Dick was going by the code-name Nightwing. Tim tried to convince Dick to retake the mantle of Robin, saying it was the only way to keep Batman sane. Dick partially agreed to this, but said that he would only help Batman as Nightwing. Tim did not like Dick’s decision, maintaining that Batman needed a Robin. Eventually, he was able to get Fox to assist in altering the Robin costume so that he could help Batman himself. Fox and Dick gave Tim their approval as the new Robin, but only so he could keep Batman sane. However, Batman protested that he did not want a new partner, while noting Tim's potential. Eventually, Batman accepted Tim as Robin under one condition: Tim had to endure physical and mental training before he could become Robin so that he would not suffer the same fate as Jason Todd. While Tim was training, his parents were kidnapped. Tim continued to focus on his work and foiled the plans of a hacker thief. Meanwhile, Batman went to rescue Tim’s parents. However, Batman arrived too late. They had been poisoned -- his mother killed, and his father in a coma. Batman worried the tragedy might cloud Tim's mind with thoughts of revenge, but he was reassured when Tim saved Batman and Vicki Vale from the Scarecrow. Afterwards, Batman allowed Tim to take on the mantle of the Boy Wonder, and gave him a modernized version of the costume. The transition from Boy Wonder to Red Robin was not as simple as changing costumes. Between the change was a large overhaul in the Bat families public face. Having been consumed by his night job and time with the JL. Bruce was nearly removed from his own companies board of directors. Their move not unreasonable as the inflated budget for next generation toys was literally sucking the profits of the company. Seeing the weakness and vulnerability this position gave Batman Tim stepped up and set a plan into motion. The plan involved a lot of work with Fox, and several key members of the WayneTech family who were still on the families side. It called for Bruce to relinquish his shares of the company and pass them to Tim who would take over WayneTech with the intention to bring it into the 21st century. Five weeks later and enough paperwork to make the Joke go sane Tim was introducing WayneTech International to the world along with the acquisitions of several break out companies that show a deep investment to both new and promising fields of business. What those in the public didn't know is several of these companies are being brought into the fold for a much grander reason. Tim and Bruce will soon unveil Batman Incorporated. With a new position to those that live in the day Tim felt a new persona was needed for those that live at night. Since becoming the Red Robin Tim has somewhat followed in Bruce's steps with the creation of the Teen Titans. He has also begun his own contingency plans along with starting to develop a Hit List of the worlds and Gotham's most wanted. **- Story Arcs** _The Target_ - After delivering a near crippling blow to the League of Assassins network the balance of power among the different assassins guild has been thrown into chaos. The only way for order to be restored. A competition to decide the best assassin group. The target. The one who took down the demon, Red Robin. _The Hit List_ - Through careful planning and detective work Tim outlines a plan that wont just capture one villain, but immediately set in motion plans to capture several other most wanted. The plan starts off without a hitch, but what happens when the plan gets flipped and suddenly the Hit List leads the Bat family into a trap? Character Connection **Dick Grayson** - Threat Level - Low - Friendship Status - Brotherly Dick was the only person who wore a mask that supported Tim becoming Robin and since then has formed a brotherly bond that has led to both of them supporting each other completely when one has called upon the other. He is also the only member to understand the honest loss of family outside of Bruce though that talk has never and will never occur. During their times they both wore a mask the two had teamed up multiple times to take down gangs, drug lords, and even a weekend where they stopped a team of cheerleader bank robbers. Thankfully when Dick became a cop he still relied on Tim from time to time. The two working several of Dick's cases together. The two will still spar and practice with each other as they are their own best support in maintaining their bodies for the constant trials fighting crime throws at them. After awhile the two couldn't go to a regular gym as the oglers of all types got to be too much. **Barbara Gordon** - Threat Level - Low - Friendship Status - Friend of a Friend Having joined the bat family before Tim first arrived the two only know each other through Richard. He understands her personality and knows she hasn’t been as quiet in fighting crime as she leads on. In what capacity she continues the good fight is still unknown to Tim. Tim's connection with Orical has been a professional one. Finding her, yes he has worked out her gender, was not easy and involved joining several dark sections of the world wide web. Still her abilities with a keyboard put her above the rest. She has recently assisted in helping rewrite a program that Gotham has implemented involving emergency crime call boxes. Tim has been in contact with her using an alias of a mid level tech within Wayne International, but is confident she has seen through it. He has been careful. **Stephanie Brown:** - Threat Level - To the city; low, to Tim’s focus, High. - Friendship Status - It’s complicated but I think friend is somewhere in the title. Everyone has that person in their life that makes everything fall into chaos. Her recent inclusion to the Bat family has him more on edge then when Damian was going around try to kill people. The first time the two met was during her time as Spoiler where the two had a romantic fling. The no real identity wall between the two was the relationships undoing. Especially considering how irritating it is for her to hide things from a guy with detective skills nearly on par with Batman. The biggest stress between the two has to do with each others views on wearing a mask. Tim had made Steph promise to give up her life as Spoiler and during that time they were good. The relationship had its moments but the two were happy. It wasn't until Tim realized she had broken this promise that he saw the relationship as unacceptable. Perhaps it was him over thinking things or maybe a internal fear that these masks were the only thing they truly could love now. Either way the fissure it created was deep. They have been able to work alongside each other since then with random swings of banter bordering on flirting. Still it has yet to go anywhere due to Tim keeping or attempting to keep his distance. Though the weakness of man has often seem to be a beautiful blonde. **Damian Wayne:** - Threat Level - High - Friendship Status - Violent Saying Damian was a sucker punch to the Bat family. He very well could be the undoing of the family if he kills while wearing the Robin everything would change. Tim has never allowed this thought to escape him when dealing with the supposed son of Batman. Recently Tim has been taking the high road when Damian cuts him down with words. Especially in public. He knows what the young boy's goal is. He isn't only after the acceptance to be Robin, but also wants to be involved in Wayne International. It wasn't going to happen on Tim's watch, but it also seems to be a place where they can battle it out without the use of swords and kicks. That said there have still been numerous times where both had been used and then subdued by Tim. **Kate Kane:** - Threat Level - Unknown - Friendship Status - None Save for one rooftop warning he gave her. Tim and Bruce have been tracking Kate since the bat inspired vigilant first showed up in Gotham. After working on her identity they came up with a basic understanding of Kate. Bruce seemed to have seen another member possibly to welcome into the fold; however, Tim’s opinion is somewhat different. With Damian already throwing a wrench into the organization he is much more hesitant to add another. Still her obvious military style has Tim believing she dawned the outfit more out of an understanding of camouflage. When you wear the bat you gain an upper hand in a street fight, but your actions are immediately noticed by the biggest players in the city. Shortly after Kate began working Batman and Red Robin made a rooftop visit. The message was clear. "We are watching. And one false move means you get taken down." After Bruce left Tim gave one more piece of advice/warning. "We aren't the only ones interested when a new bat joins..." The implication being Gotham's most wanted would be looking to test Kate as well. **Cassandra Cain-Wayne:** - Threat Level - Low - Friendship Status - Another complicated one; unlikely to try and kill me again though. Seriously what is what the Bat family using the League of Assassins to recruit for a 'no kill rule' crime fighting family? Putting that aside Tim respects the fact that Cassandra has had a hard life, like many who don a mask, and doesn’t bring it up. He has his own history he doesn't like drudged up and the fact that Cassandra respects that leads to an unspoken closeness many could see as an awkward silence. In most cases they have a perfectly professional relationship save for that a time or two when she was trying to kill him. Since then she had left and Tim made several trips to Hong Kong with the intention of getting her back to Gotham. Since their last team up, where they took down an advanced tech version of the Royal Flush gang, The awkward silences between the two have been a lot louder then normal for Tim. This isn't because he or she had been talking more, but because he had been thinking a lot more. Several things happened during her time under the influence of the brainwashing drug that Tim had yet to explain or ask about. Among them a rather intimate declaration that had Tim's mind running in circles.

Appearance: - Quote "I have done all that has been asked of me! I control aspects of my upbringing that neither of you could beginto understand -- and I am dismissed -- by him -- as a threat to be monitored for some hidden agenda? It isn't fair" -Name Damian Wayne -Alias: Robin, Occasionally Ibn al Xu'ffasch -Age 12 -Occupation: Middle Schooler, Vigilante - Skills & Abilities: Even before becoming Robin the League of Assassins trained Damian in stealth,acrobatics, martial arts and other skills essential to an assassin from an unhealthily young age. His more recent training with Batman has further sharpened his skills and added limited knowledge of escapology, investigation, and hacking to his repertoire, though the non-lethal methods used by the majority of the Bat-Family still constantly clash with his prior training. In addition, though he's relatively inexperienced he possesses a genius level intellect and a natural talent for mimicry that make him a fast learner. -Equipment Robin suit and utility belt -Personality & History Son of the Bat Allegedly the result of a passionate night between Talia Al Ghul and Bruce Wayne, Damian was the product of a long term plan of Ra's Al'Ghul formed in order to create a perfect tool and heir for his legacy after Bruce turned down his offers to take up the position himself rather forcefully on multiple occasions. The idea was to have not only a potential heir but also a source of leverage against The Batman in future attempts to convert him to Ra's way of thinking. To that end Talia seduced Bruce through questionable circumstances then hid away until Damian was born, concealing his existence and raising him within the League of Assassins. Heir to the Demon Damian was trained ruthlessly in the ways of the League of Assassins from nearly the time he could walk and instilled with the ideologies of Ra's Al Ghul almost as early. But outside of his training he was treated as a prince, the son of Ra's Al Ghul's favored heir if not the heir himself, showered with gifts, surrounded by servants and never wanting for anything his heart desired. As a result he took to his lessons and lifestyle within the League passionately, becoming arrogant, ruthless, accustomed to power and convinced he was on a righteous path. More than anything though, he idolized stories his mother told him of his father Bruce Wayne-The Batman a powerful warrior who punished the wicked and would someday join him and his mother in saving the world. It wasn't until Talia revealed Damian's existence to Bruce and supposedly left him under his father's protection against the wishes of an increasingly unstable Ra's Al Ghul that he learned how different reality was from his dreams. One of the Family Since coming under his father's tutelage Damian earned the position of Robin mainly through stubbornness, sneaking out to "help" with Batman's nocturnal activities no matter how often he was denied the privilege. Over the past year or so he's struggled not only to be accepted by Bruce's inner circle but also with his own shift in identity and the former lack of rules in his life, especially his willingness to kill. Much of his former arrogance has been forcibly stripped from him. Character Interpretations Bruce Wayne: Father is...not at all what I expected. But I _will_ prove myself worthy of his name and mission, it's what I was born to do. He just doesn't know it yet.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Secretly idolizes

Dick Grayson: He might be more than tolerable if he could resist the urge to lecture me for even a moment.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Nearly acceptable

Barbra Gordon: I've heard she was extremely formidable back in her day. What a pity.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Surprisingly sympathetic

Oracle: I'd like to meet the person who has the whole electronic world wrapped around their finger. They're more than useful.

• Threat Level: Moderate
• Relationship Status: Relatively Unknown

Timothy Drake: I would say I hope he falls into a pit of cobras, but then I'd have to waste my time pulling him out.

• Threat Level: High
• Relationship Status: Almost Violent

Stephanie Brown: I don't need a babysitter, I don't need an older sister and I certainly don't need both!

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Harmless Annoyance

Cassandra Cain: The only familiar face around even if it's not a particularly welcome one, but I suppose if I were meant to serve someone I might not be happy to see them either.

• Threat Level: Moderate
• Relationship Status: Complicated

Selina Kyle: She's not my mother.

• Threat Level: Extremely High
• Relationship Status: Complicated

TANDEM: ???

• Threat Level: N/A
• Relationship Status: N/A

Kate Kane: She stole her name and lives a lie, but at least doesn't seem totally incompetent.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Relatively Unknown

Jason Todd: The rumors I've heard are interesting, and Mother seemed fond of him.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Relatively Unknown

Luke Fox: Batman may have chosen him but it takes more than a hi-tech suit to be one of us.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Untested Ally

Commissioner Gordon: He might actually be a good man, but that doesn't mean I have to like him in the least.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Uneasy Ally

Lucius Fox: A dedicated servant and useful inventor if too insubordinate, and he still hasn't delivered on that flying batmobile.

• Threat Level: Low
• Relationship Status: Dependable annoyance.

• Story Arc: Heir to Two Worlds

Damian has finally started to feel some measure of acceptance for his new life in Gotham despite his struggles. However, one night while on patrol as Robin he is forcibly sidetracked by a mysterious assailant claiming to be a messenger from the League of Assassins and more importantly, from Ra's Al Ghul himself. Ra's has declared that Damian's time with his father must come to an end, that he wants Damian to return to the League as his favored grandchild and stand by his side once more. What will happen when he's forced to choose between his old life and his new-found family? Extras

• Damian has a major weak spot towards animals of all kinds, would likely bring pets back to the batcave on a regular basis if he were allowed to do so and has even begun considering vegetarianism.
• The closest thing he has to a hobby is probably drawing, initially done as an exercise in observational skill but now as something to do when bored or as an emotional outlet.
• Damian made a promise to Bruce that he wouldn't kill anyone as a condition of becoming Robin. Despite not always understanding the point of it and what others might believe he actually takes it very seriously.

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Appearance: Quote: "Life is not fair. It never has been, and never will be." Name: Lucas "Luke" Fox. Alias: Batwing Age: 25 Occupation:He is the son of Wayne Enterprise's president and CEO, Lucius Fox. Skills & Abilities: Highly Intelligent: Luke is an extremely intellectually gifted young man. having graduated a year early with two degrees from one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, the Massachusetts Institution of Technology. Similar to his father, he is a highly skilled engineer Highly Skilled Combatant: Luke is an accomplished Mix Martial Arts fighter, and has participated in various point system based tournament fights since he was 16. He's traveled the globe learning from several different Martial Arts Masters, most notable of those include: Spear kung fu/ Shaolin Red Eagle Spear learned from Master Chu Chin Li Kubi Nage a Judo/Juijitsu throwing technique from Sensei Tsunemoto. Luke also has some knowledge and training of the armed spear Kung Fu, "Shaolin Red Eagle Spear," which was taught to him by Master Chu Chin Li. Equipment: Grappling gun: a projectile with a hook attached to a para-cord. The hook is meant to latch on to a surface so that the user can either swing, climb the rope, and/or retract the rope very rapidly, pulling the user toward the hooked surface. Daggers: specialized bata-rangs that are wielded in a fashion similar to brass knuckles. They are used for slicing and shredding and/or are tossed at opponents like ordinary bata-rangs. Vapor Bats: Mechanical bats designed to release sleeping gas to knockout large amounts of foe. Spray(s): Luke possess a number of sprays that vary from high scoville pepper spray to hallucinogenic gases. Batsuit: Dissimilar to other the Gothamites of Batman Inc., Luke Fox’s bat-suit is a full bodied armor, covering him from head to toe. Full face plate Bulletproof/shock resistant armor An interior skin that monitors vital signs and has medical repair capabilities. Cloaking mechanism Retractable wings: The wings are made of an unspecified material, and are capable of granting Luke flight by gliding along air currents. Personality: As he aged Luke and his father started to have clashing ideals as the younger Luke began having dreams of his own not centered around following in his father’s footsteps. Due to the clashes with his father Luke grew closer to his mother Tanya who was more understanding of his rebellion. He now strives to be his own man, to make his own path in life. Because of this Luke will not easily accept handouts or gifts of charity. History: Born to Lucius and Tanya after the couple had graduated from college he was the first addition to the Fox lineage. His birth was a source of unbelievable joy for his parents and Lucius in particular who dreamed his son would follow in his footsteps. Already living in Wayne Manor, Lucius served as Bruce’s legal guardian. As Luke aged Lucius began to convey his wishes for his son to follow in his footsteps, to become another engineer under Bruce Wayne’s employ. But Lucius had other ideas, he wanted to start his own business, Luke wanted to design and forge his own ideas. Eventually Lucius sought to make a deal with Luke, asking him to at least finish college. True to his word Luke Fox finished his education at MIT College, while picking up martial arts skills he would employ in tournaments or as a masked vigilante later in his life. But Luke’s college life was far from uneventful, getting mixed up in gang territory Luke and his friend Russel were forced to defend themselves. After this night Luke realized the rush he gained from fighting and would fight with Batman later on against the same gang. Luke continued to fight as a masked crime fighter, even saving Bruce Wayne at a party. Unbeknownst to Luke however the Batman had his eyes on him and was the Dark Knight’s first choice for the Batwing mantle, however Bruce had no wish to put his friend Lucius’s son in danger, instead of Luke Fox receiving the mantle it was David Zavimbe who received the suit. With the resignation of David Batman approached Luke with the suit and the chance to be Batwing. After his recruitment Batman trained Luke for months before deploying him with a power suit, designed to safeguard his identity and grant him protection, the irony lies with the fact that Luke’s father had made the suit. His first Mission sent him to Africa where he faced Lady Marabunta whom he eventually defeated before disobeying Batman and shutting down the warlord Lion-Mane. Returning from a bumpy but successful mission Luke came back to Gotham without notifying his family and started his own business, Foxtecha. Of course as another business surfaced, one with such an obvious name, Lucius knew his son had returned. Seeking to make amends with his son he attempted to find him, simply to speak to him. But on his way to Luke his father Lucius had been kidnapped, teaming up with Batman once more the duo hunted down the Marabunta and struck a major blow to the gang while rescuing their common friend. Discovering his mother had been kidnapped Luke as Batwing teamed up with the legionary. Her abduction left Batwing emotional and brutal as he tore through Gotham’s underground searching for his mother. Discovering his friend Russel, who had turned to using Venom for power, had been the mastermind behind the kidnapping Luke vowed revenge. Making his way through an army of thugs and gangsters Luke eventually found his old friend Russel, now known as Menace. Engaging each other in a deadly one on one Luke was able to apprehend his friend but not without serious damage to his own power suit, damage that would take days to repair. Instead of a simple repair job Luke saw it as a chance to use his own genius and improved the suit far beyond its previous abilities. As for his mother she left the family as the kidnapping had scared her, she felt that being rich drew attention to her and so she divorced her husband Lucius. Feeling alone Lucius sought to make amends with his only remaining family, his son Luke. Character Impressions: Batman: I don't know who he is under the mask, but that doesn't matter. This man fights for justice, and I'm happy to lend him my support. Catwoman: A petty thief. Nightwing: I think my predecessor worked with him before, beyond that I've never seen him. Oracle: The best tech support. There's no other disembodied voice I would rather hear. Red Hood: The gang member? Red Robin: He's on the Teen Titans right? Other than that I don't think we've met. Batwoman: I don't recall seeing her anywhere. Batgirl: I've never met her. Black Bat: A friend of Red Robin? Robin: Isn't there already a Robin? Story Arc: Unknown? Extra: Apparently he torrents movies, who knew?

Stats: 6'3 (Without venom) 6'7 (With venom) 195 lbs (Without venom) 279 lbs. (With venom) Black hair Brown eyes Occupation: Waiter, vigilante Skills & Abilities: Combat: Trained under Bane from an early age, Edwin is a capable martial artist and wrestler - yet, he still has much to learn. Bane taught Dark Cloak a number of martial arts, including some the warrior had formed on his own. Edwin's fighting style is less stationary than Bane's, but still appears rather slow and bulky when put alongside the likes of Batman and the Robins. He is trained to observe his enemies movements and is capable of blocking most kicks and punches that he can see coming. Edwin is also a skilled wrestler; Bane trained him to use his size to his advantage, specifically by using counter-grapples to catch his enemies in various choke holds when Edwin blocks their attacks. Without his venom, Edwin mostly relies on his defensive abilities to tire his opponents until they are too exhausted to defend themselves against Edwin's own assault. He generally uses light punches and heavy combinations, rarely using his feet unless absolutely necessary. On venom, however, Dark Cloak becomes much more offensive. He's much quicker to counter attack his opponents than without his steroids, and uses more grappling techniques. He generally goes for grabs and takedowns, only punching when he needs to tag much more agile opponents, or if his enemy is a better wrestler than he is. He'll occasionally use mix-ups instead of counter-grappling to keep his opponents on their toes. Mental: Like most members of the Dorrance family, Edwin has a photographic memory. While not on par with Bane's, Edwin is capable of remembering most anything he tries to. He can usually recall most things he sees or hears without much difficultly. This has allowed him to excel in his schooling, as well as his martial arts training. Unlike the other Dorrances', however, Edwin lacks a genius level intellect. While he is considered above average, Edwin struggles with subjects like Calculus, Algebgra, and Physics. He tends to have trouble paying attention during lessons, and when he does he usually becomes rather frustrated at the simplest of problems. Bane chided his student for his lack of discipline in this area, but never pushed him to his limit as he did with Edwin's body. Being from Santa Prisca, Edwin is fluent in Spanish. His father Charles, however, made sure that he was able to communicate in both English and Mandarin as well. Edwin is now fluent in all three languages, thanks in part to his photographic memory. Bane passed on his tactical ability and extensive strategic knowledge down to his nephew during their training sessions. Edwin has memorized the likes of "The Art of War" and "On War," both of which are considered the venerable Bibles of the greatest generals of history. Edwin is slowly learning to use these teachings to fight crime, however he struggles to make connections on his own and generally requires a few beatings before he realizes how he can win a certain fight. Edwin's crowning achievement in regards to his intellect comes in the form of his Dark Cloak suit. It required quite a bit of research, sweat, and money to create, but he was able to do so. Hopefully without arousing suspicion. Venom: Edwin's use of the Super-steroid Venom allowed him to temporarily enhance his physical functions to superhuman levels, particularly his strength, endurance, and speed. His body's senses and healing abilities are also augmented to a degree. Dark Cloak needs to periodically inject himself with Venom to retain these abilities, although overuse can result in temporary insanity. As a side note, every dosage of Venom tends to affect Edwin's frame permanently. With each use, his muscles become more solid and his stamina increases. However, each dosage also makes Edwin even more addicted to the substance. Equipment: Improved Venom Delivery System: Edwin has developed a tubing system linked directly to his body, similar to the one his uncle uses. However, there are a few key differences: The tubing itself is left underneath Dark Cloak's armor and clothing, to prevent the tubes from being easily accessed by opponents looking to stop Edwin's flow of Venom. Secondly, the button used to send bursts of Venom into Edwin's system is on his belt buckle, not his wrist. There is also an emergency button located on the back of his neck. Personality & History: Charles Dorrance is the son of Edmund and one of King Snake's many prostitutes. At first, Edmund saw the child as a threat to his legitimacy and forced the whore into an abortion. Luckily for Charles, the doctors had chosen a technique that lacked a 100% kill rate. This small chance allowed Charles to survive; his mother, seeing this as a sign from above, took Charles in and raised him. Charles grew up hating and resenting his father, planning to exact revenge against King Snake for his attempted murder. As an adult, Charles was a wealthy businessman, one of the few in Hong Kong not in Edmund Dorrance's pocket. When Charles approached his father, claiming to be Edmund's bastard child, King Snake tried to kill him. King Snake pushed his own son out of a window; yet again, however, Charles survived. The battered man left Hong Kong, heading for the last place he expected Edmund to come looking for him - Santa Prisca. It was there that Charles met the love of his life, Maria. The two married after only a year of courtship, and Maria bore Charles' child, Edwin. Years later, when Edwin was eight years old, King Snake's assassins attacked. They seemed to have finally tracked Charles down and were there to finish the job that their leader could not. Charles fought bravely, but he didn't stand a chance against the attackers. It was only by chance that Maria and Edwin came into contact with Bane's men. During Charles' trials and tribulations, Bane had been embroiled in a long and brutal war against the tyrants and drug lords that ran Santa Prisca. Maria told Bane all that had transpired; at first, the Man who Broke the Bat could not believe the fantastical tale. However, after performing a DNA test on Edwin, Maria's impossible story was revealed to be truth. Bane then took in his sister-in-law and her son, promising to keep them safe from harm. Edwin then grew up under the tutelage of both Maria and Bane; quite soon, Edwin began to look at Bane as his second father. The supervillian turned dictator took it upon himself to teach Edwin all that Ra's Al Ghul had taught him. The ex-heir to the League of Assassins raised Edwin with the same brutal teachings he had learned behind the walls of Peña Duro. At first, Maria was against such horrible methods being used on a mere child; however, after a time, she learned to accept that Bane meant to make Edwin strong. If Charles had been strong, he could have protected himself and his family, and he wouldn't of had to die. That's what Bane told Maria, anyway, and that is what she told herself whenever she witnessed her son being beaten and battered in yet another brutal martial arts lesson. When Edwin was seventeen, everything seemed to fall apart in Santa Prisca. Bane was removed from his throne by rebels and turncoats. This forced Maria and Edwin to flee alongside Bane to Gotham. Upon his arrival into Gotham, Bane and his allies found themselves beset by none other than Two-Face. A turf war broke out between the two powerhouses; many lives were lost in the first few days of the conflict. Tragedy struck the Dorrance family once more. Two-Faces goons had gunned down Maria and severely wounded Edwin during one of their raids on Bane's small but growing territory. Eventually Bane was able to broker a peace treaty with Two-Face; however, the damage had already been done. The loss of his mother being too much to bare, Edwin began to take the Venom drug in an effort to escape his reality. Edwin soon became addicted to the strength it gave him. Bane and his gang retreated into the shadows, not wanting to attract the attention of the Batman before Bane's plans were complete. Hearing of the defeat of his uncle, Edwin leaves Bane's gang (enraging Byrd in the process) and moves out to live on his own. A few months into living in a small apartment and working a full time job at a diner, Edwin begins to develop an obsession with the Batfamily. He started to study them, recording and archiving anything he could find that involved them. Eventually, the Batfamily's efforts began to have an effect on Edwin's psyche. Eventually, his obsession became a life style for Edwin - The man, now twenty one, began to engage in acts of vigilantism. He would stop robberies, catch muggers, and other such small deeds. It was only when he first encountered Killer Croc and had his face plastered all over the memory of the giant green thug that Edwin considered donning his own version of the cape and cowl. After all, he didn't need supervillians knowing what his face looked like. So Edwin designed his own version of the Bat-costume, and took to the streets as...Dark Cloak! ..He really needed to work on the name. Character Impressions: Batman: The Batman? He is my inspiration. The Dark Knight is the reason I put on the mask. He's the greatest warrior this world has ever known, and my only chance at defeating my grandfather in combat. I must convince him to train me. It is my destiny! Nightwing: The man from Bludhaven. He went missing from action four or five years ago, if I remember my studies correctly. His connection to the Batman is unknown to me; but I have observed the pair working together before. An excellent fighter, if not a little too light on his feet for a man. Red Robin: Ah, yes. The previous Robin. He, like the rest of the Bat personas, is a formidable warrior. I followed his formation of the so called 'Teen Titans' with interest; from what records show, the team is highly successful. I've always wonder why he left the Batman's side for inferior allies, though...Perhaps a falling out? Oracle: Who? TANDEM: I am unfamiliar with them. Batwoman: An interesting character to be sure. She is extreme in her methodology; willing to go places the other Bats are not. I admire that in her. However, I hypothesis that the other vigilantes do not. From what I've seen, she and the rest of the Cowls do not interact often. Maybe she acts on her own accord, as I do? It is hard to say. She does not appear to have the same martial skill as the Batman or his counterparts. Robin:The current Robin is...Different, from the others. I can see it in the way he fights. He seems more skilled, and more aggressive. Perhaps even a bit arrogant. I wonder why that is... Catwoman: The Catwoman is a thief. She is a savage combatant, but lacks the discipline to finish the fight. I haven't seen much of her these days..Perhaps she has retired? Better for all of Gotham, if that is the case. Blackbat: The Batgirl of Hong Kong. I have kept a close eye on her exploits overseas; for she operates in the home of the serpent that I hunt. A ferocious warrior, worthy of the Cowl she wears. Perhaps a potential ally for his war against the snake? Batwing: Yes, I know the name. He's the armored soldier who battled alongside Batman, ridding Gotham of one of its gangs. I've heard rumor he defeated a man using Venom; a remarkable feat. However, I know little of his exploits outside Gotham: I've heard he was seen in Africa multiple times. A powerful vigilante to be sure. Red Hood: A gangster, if I remember correctly. A drug lord who battled the Batman...He disappeared after his apparent defeat. Rumor has it he was in Santa Prisca for a time. Just another rogue, fallen to the might of the Bat. James Gordon: Gotham's Police Commissioner. A honest man, with a commendable list of accomplishments. It takes quite a bit of courage to work in this city's police force. To lead it, though? That is another thing entirely. Story Arc: The Serpent of Hong Kong: Edwin's training is finally complete, and he has amassed a large group of allies and believes himself prepared to take down his grandfather, King Snake. Travelling to Hong Kong, Edwin prepares himself to do whatever is necessary to end the serpent's reign and redeem his family's name. He will do anything for redemption: even if it means Dark Cloak must take his grandfather's life. Extra:

• Edwin is an insomniac - he can't sleep without a bit of Venom in his system.
• Dark Cloak plans to some day defeat Bane in the trials of combat, to prove himself better than his master.
• Edwin isn't of completely sound mind.

In Costume Appearance: Edwin's costume uses a color pallet of grey, red, and black. Underneath the armor lies a highly elastic suit made of various fabrics, to create the apex of stretchy clothing. When Dark Cloak activates his Venom, the plates shift to allow the extra mass to grow comfortably; the underlining expands as Edwin's muscles do. The helmet and boots both have a similar function installed.

Faceclaim Thing “Well, I’m not the tooth fairy.” Name Helena Rosa Bertinelli Alias The Huntress Age 27 Occupation Entrepreneur Skills & Abilities Helena Bertinelli’s childhood consisted of being the daughter of criminal organizer, Franco Bertinelli, and as such has a distinct familiarity with the inner-workings of organized crime which makes her adept at not only utilizing it but also combating it as the Huntress. Helena picked up her first handgun when she was seven years of age, and her first bow during time at famed Gotham institution— Brentwood Academy. This gives her a long and confident familiarity with ranged weapons, though most of this pertains only to smalls arms. Helena Bertinelli was trained extensively following her mother’s death and the stability of Gotham’s criminal underworld falling during the crusade of The Dark Knight himself. Her father installed Tony Angelo as a martial arts and “survival” instructor (and later bodyguard) to ensure that Helena could survive the world before her. In addition to martial arts, Helena was trained in espionage and stealth tactics by Tony Angelo which defined her as not only adept in self-defense but also adept in evasion. Equipment Modified Ducati 1098 – The preferred method of transporting the vigilante. A collapsible, combat efficient metallic staff that she has jokingly referred to as the “battle staff”. A utility belt that comprises several gadgets including a grappling hook, small arms crossbow, tear gas, stun grenades, and the like. Personality & History Early Life Helena Bertinelli is the daughter of Franco Bertinelli and Maria Bertinelli (ne. Panessa), who was born into a world of infinite possibilities as well as a world of crime given her father’s role as the boss of the Bertinelli Crime Family or as it was known in the criminal underworld: the Cosa Nostra. Descended from Sicilian immigrants that set sights on Gotham City as the next “New York” in the nineteen-thirties, the family has been in operation for a lengthy amount of time and was said to be the biggest threat to Gotham’s orderly infrastructure until the appearance of what is now referred to as the “Roman Empire”. But the days of Guiseppe and Alfredo Bertinelli were long passed by the time Helena was brought up in the world as the simple state of the crime family was not second but third banana to Gotham Organized Crime. In spite of this, Franco wished Helena to have a healthy childhood—one of which he did not have given the state of Gotham when he was a child. Unfortunately, we all don’t get what we wish. Franco Bertinelli’s ultimate weakness in Gotham was a lack of utter ruthlessness that his grandfather, Guiseppe Bertinelli, had—following in the illusion that their business should be clean, honorable, and still efficient. However other crime families had thrown out old concepts of honor amongst thieves, and began to peddle (as well as torment) whoever they pleased. This was evident as Roman influence began to conquer the political infrastructure whilst Maroni introduced European Sex Trafficking to Gotham’s unfortunate citizens. However, this did not conquer Franco’s ideals and virtues. During Helena’s childhood, Franco Bertinelli called a meeting of the families and arranged a sort of mob truce that should’ve inspired a white peace and for a good while it worked. That is until greed and intrigue filled the eyes of said rival families. Bertinelli leaned on his friend and mentor, Salvatore Valestra to help advise him on the dark times for the family to which Salvatore suggested he played it safe and quiet as tensions continued to rise. Said tensions almost cracked when Franco’s wife and son were killed in an incident that echoed the violence that absorbed many affluent families. Carlton Duquesne, a longtime enforcer and then sub-boss suggested that it was a declaration of war and that they needed to act; but without the proper intelligence nobody knew who was responsible and Salvatore Valestra suggested they do not act until they had a hint of responsibility—the only thing was known was either it was an coincidental accident or threat to any person who bore the name Bertinelli. Helena was only six years old when this tragedy occurred and the only reason she survived was the fact she was sick and stayed home on that very night. Franco Bertinelli became paranoid and damaged after the incident; and looked to his daughter as the only thing that really allowed him from losing his mind, though ironically it also facilitated his paranoia and rampant anxiety. Assigning a personal security expert and self-defense teacher named Tony Angelo, Franco decided it was time to teach Helena about the family and the reality that she needed to know how to protect herself from the danger lurking in the shadows. This would continue for years as the young girl would learn stealth, martial arts, and weapon finesse when she could; especially during summer which Franco would have Angelo take her overseas. Helena’s life thereon seemed mundane as she was inducted into Brentwood Academy and then Gotham University, where she joined her childhood friend Kathleen Duquesne and others in what seemed a relatively ordinary life for a young adult and it was… for a time. Year One Fast forward to the frigid New Jersey winter of 2004, when the Bertinelli became the target of a new plot by Stefano Mandragora who attempts to gain favor as he incites an attempt to incite a brutal blood feud between the last remaining pieces of “Old Gotham”. As bullets mow down Helena and her father, the implications of a brutal breaking of the mob peace comes to play as Salvatore Valestra is framed for the endeavor as Mandragora looms in the shadows waiting for the bloodbath to ensue. One mitigating factor changes everything when Helena Bertinelli wakes up undeceased at Gotham General as mob doctor and family friend, Dr. Bradford Thorne, begins to explain to Helena what exactly has just happened and how lucky she should feel to be alive. This sets in motion the events that would make the then seventeen year old girl to don her alias of HUNTRESS and ravage the Gotham underworld in vengeful anger—something the Gotham Gazette would attribute to the influence of “Batman”. It did not take Helena long to discover that the war between Valestra and Bertinelli was conjured, though admittedly she refused to see the obvious fabrication due to her uncontrollable anger and hate. It was only when she was lectured by the Dark Knight himself by her “sloppy vigilantism” and approached by another man in a trenchcoat and fedora who told her the facts blatantly that she would succumb to a degree of reason. It came to a point in the Mandragora estate when she could feel the simple taste of revenge… but the taste felt sour and rotten and she didn’t fire the bullet but rather allowed the police to take the man who killed her father into custody. She would return home to much contemplation. At the very least it started the awkward but diverse relationship Helena would begin to have with the ambiguous “The Question”. Later Adventures Between 2005 and 2015, the Huntress became something of an addition to Gotham’s fears at night, which most certainly caused tension between herself and the Batfamily. In the sunlight, Helena went to the University of Gotham with her friends, Kathleen Duquesne and Jessica Sharp. But with every stride Helena did as a citizen there was always somebody trying to bring her family down even with the majority of it being five feet under the ground. However, the first step to her becoming a true hero erupted when her friend found herself in a distressing scenario as it seemed her art exhibit of expression became repurposed as an event for the Royal Flush Gang. This would be the first time she encountered the Dark Knight since his lecture—though she cared nothing for Batman’s approval and made that clear as she was concerned with her friends and public’s safety. From thereon it was only uphill for The Huntress as a vigilante. Fast forward through a decade of adventures and the laundry list becomes long—working with Black Canary occasionally, dealing with the craziest aspects of what was left of the Roman Empire, conspiracies and detective cases with The Question, and in the end taking over the Bertinelli Crime Family and it’s legal business operations. Which brings us to… the present. Character Impressions Story Arc Omerta the Silencer - Helena is faced with a dangerous situation when professional hitman and international criminal, Omerta “the Silencer” is attributed to a contract on her life after her early actions as the boss of the Bertinelli Crime Family leads her to be at odds with Gotham’s rich and powerful criminal underbelly once again. More to come here. Other Would be really interested in Outsiders, Birds of Prey, and other collaborative developments.

“There was only one thing left to do... the one thing I'd been trained to do since I was a boy. The only thing I'd ever really known how to do... I had to escape.” - Name Calvin Rose - Alias Talon - Age 26 - Occupation Detective (GCPD, Criminal Investigations)/Vigilante - Skills & Abilities Like the many Talons before him, Calvin has been genetically altered to possess superhuman strength, speed, durability, reactions, senses and stamina. Most specifically is the accelerated healing that gives him life indefinitely. For 19 years, Calvin was trained in Martial Arts, combat awareness, stealth, acrobatics, weaponry, and throwing. Despite not being the smartest of the Bat-family in the areas of science, math, etc, Calvin has an uncanny eye for detail. What is considered his truly greatest talent is his ability to escape anything. There is no man alive who could rival him as an escapist. - Equipment Deployable Paraglider Wings Throwing Knives Infared lenses Smoke Bombs - Personality & History Calvin’s birth was one of great sadness as his mother passed away during childbirth and his father could not handle raising a child alone as the mother’s death placed him in a great depression. Instead Calvin was given away to an old family friend and ringmaster of Haly’s Circus. From the moment he could walk, eyes shrouded in darkness watched him like hawk. Even his interactions with the young Dick Grayson were of note to these unseen individuals. Dick Grayson proved to be a valuable friend for the short time that they knew of each other. He and his family inspired Calvin to train hard and helped bring attention to his prominent abilities at such a young of six. At age six, the unseen individuals petitioned Haly to give up the young boy. What had not been known to the general public, things that would see Haly locked up for life, was that the Court of Owls recruited from Haly’s Circus among other places. The Court were a hidden sect of assassin only known to a few in the world and they international figures on par with the League of Shadows. Haly brought Calvin to a secluded tent to test the boy infront of the court. He exceeded their expectation and was drafted into the Court of Owls. The Court of Owls began a very rough training for Calvin and many other children that would punish them whenever they displayed an ounce of weakness, breaking their very will except for Calvin who proved to be more resistant to the methods of the Court. Fate deemed Calvin as a promising Talon, name of the Court’s assassins, in the making. Even when the experiments were applied, Calvin took to them greater then the others. The perfect specimen but an enigma all the same, Calvin re-purposing as a Talon could not stop the thoughts in the back of mind. The first kill came at the age of 14. A business man who had wronged a man and found himself with a target upon his head. Calvin swooped in for a clean kill in front of the man’s child. The look from the child’s eyes helped bring to the forefront what Calvin always thought about, escaping the restraints of the Court. He was not strong enough just yet and would need to bide his time. Several years passed as Calvin continued as a puppet for the Court, growing his overall talents, and proving himself the most promising Talon to date. His escape would come when he was forced to kill a woman named Casey and bring her child Sarah to the Court. Thoughts of fleeing this life swayed his mind everyday and night. The assassin descended upon his target in the dead of night before learning of the true reasons as to why this woman was meant to be killed. It was all over the fact that she knew of the Court and their secrets. It took a while before he could convince her that he wanted to help her instead. Unfortunately the Court held knowledge upon Calvin’s motives and sent The Butcher Talon to ensure that Casey was killed and Calvin taught a lesson. A battle ensued between the men that left Casey dead, and Calvin sent into the water below with little Sarah in arms. Both survived their encounter with the Butcher Talon and Calvin escaped with the young girl to the city of Gotham where he knew someone that could help him by the name Dick Grayson. Through their interactions, Calvin was able to find himself as Sarah’s adopted father, and part of the GCPD. He became Talon to fight and solve the cases that he could not as a Detective. What the future intended for Calvin would unveil itself soon. - Character Impressions (aka in character thoughts of other characters) **Bruce Wayne** - Threat Level - Low - Relationship Status - Helped Calvin and his daughter find a place in Gotham. One of the four people to know that Calvin is actually Talon. **Dick Grayson** - Threat Level - Low - Relationship Status - Dick is like a brother to Calvin. He was one of the first people he knew during the circus days and the man that helped him settle into Gotham. He knows that Calvin is Talon. **Timothy Drake** - Threat Level - Low - Relationship Status - Tim has trained, helped, and talked with Calvin several times. While it is obvious that Tim does not truly trust Calvin, feeling as though the man will fall back into his past life, there is a mutual respect between the two. **Jason Todd** - Threat Level - N/A - Relationship Status - Calvin has never met the man but he knows the tales of the second Robin. **Barbara Gordon** - Threat Level - Mid - Relationship Status - Calvin met Barbara around the same time as he re-connected with Dick. In only a year, he knows of who she is and why she came to be Oracle whilst she learned of his life as Talon. Regardless of his past, she has helped him in many cases and vigilante acts. **Stephanie Brown:** - Threat Level - Low - Relationship Status - She has been met on one or two ocassions but, they share no bond. **Damian Wayne:** - Threat Level - Mid - Relationship Status - Damian carries the name of Wayne but also the dastardly name Al Ghul to which Calvin fears will one day bring ruin to the Bat-family. Though Damian and Calvin share a past as assassins, Calvin with far more experience, and Damian is the only other person that his daughter admires. **Luke Fox** - Threat Level - High - Relationship Status - Luke has made it clear that he does not trust Talon and their fight upon the rooftops did not help their relationship. **Kate Kane:** - Threat Level - Mid - Relationship Status - Talon has reason to doubt that Kate trusts him whatsoever. **Cassandra Cain-Wayne:** - Threat Level - Low - Relationship Status - Despite her relapse, as a former assassin Calvin understand how hard it is to escape that life and redeem yourself. They share a mutual bond. - Story Arc (Here I want you to give me a brief summary of a story you wish to do within the context of the rp) The Butcher of Gotham - The scar upon Calvin's back was always a reminder of the man known as the Butcher. The only man to put fear in Calvin's heart. One night Dick Grayson is attacked by the Butcher and is left alive with a message for Calvin, "The Owls are watching." Now it's a race against time to find the Butcher before he strikes again or the Owls will own Gotham once again. Art of Assassination - There has never been a greater assassin then the man known as Deathstroke the Terminator. His name rang true even in the sacred halls of the Court. Now he stands within Gotham for reasons unknown by Calvin. His mission: Kill key targets within Gotham including Calvin Rose and Sarah Rose. He must figure who has contracted Deathstroke and why before the Talon is Terminated. Sarah Rose

• "Let's put a smile on that face of yours" - Joker • Name - Jackson “Jack” Jerome Napier • Alias - The Joker • Age - 50 • Occupation - Criminal • Skills & Abilities - Genius Level Intellect - Gadgetry - Escapology - Tactical Analysis - Disguise - Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic) - Intimidation •Equipment - Switch Blades - Joker Gas - Various Comedy Themed Gadgets • Personality & History Many over the years have asked the questions; what gave way to the horror of the Joker? Where did he come from? How is he the way he is? When asked, a different answer is always given. Finally, the truth….. Why So Serious? Jackson Napier was born just south of Crime Alley. A shy, quiet and often stoic boy, young Jack was often mocked for an apparent lack of emotion or empathy, even his own father Ron would often mock him; repeatedly asking “Why So Serious?”. Ron was not only mentally and emotionally abusive but he was also physically violent as well. Too often he would come home drunk and beat his wife and son. Eventually one such beating got out of hand and Jack’s father ended up killing his wife right before his sons eyes. Fearing repercussions, he buried her in the garden, pulled Jack out of school, destroyed the boys birth certificate, eventually joining up with Haley’s circus as it passed through Gotham. Despite the change in scenery, nothing changed for Jack and his dad, the beatings continued and young Jack’s only semblance of peace was in the clown tent. When Ron began to turn on the other circus performers, they rallied against him and a brawl ensued. With Jack watching from the side-lines, he witness one of the clowns take an oversized mallet and bash Ron Napier’s brains in. Young Jack sat laughing…. The Laughing Man Jack never went back to school and after a few more years he left the circus. Returning to Gotham, he started out as a young enforcer working for the mob triad of Sal Valestra, Buzz Bronski, and Chuckie Sol. At one point early on, before his future accident, he and Bruce Wayne caught a glimpse of each other, the image of “laughing man” stuck with the future dark knight for many years. One of his last jobs took place in Europe on the Mediterranean Coast. His target was Carl Beaumont, a businessman who had fled the states after the mob bosses discovered he'd embezzled a fortune. After the Beaumont Killing, Jack formed his own gang but this gang did not last and soon he left to try and finally have a normal life; even repressing his memories of his criminal activities. One Bad Day Using connections gathered during his brief time with the Valestra’s, Jack began working at Ace Chemicals as an engineer. Whilst working there he met Jeannie and the two fell madly in love. He was completely and utterly devoted to her as she was to him. Heavily pregnant and with mounting debts, Jeannie turned to some loan sharks. Hiding this from Jack, she encouraged him to leave Ace and start working on his true passion; making people laugh. Quitting Ace Chemicals, Jack tried his hand at stand-up comedy but this endeavour failed miserably. One day, the loan sharks approach Jack with an offer. Desperate to support his wife and unborn child, he agrees to help two criminals break into the chemical plant where he was formerly employed. However, Jeannie soon finds out and manages to convince her husband at the last minute to back out of the plan. Unfortunately, just as Jack was meeting with the criminals, the police contact and inform him that Jeannie and their unborn child, whom he had believed to be a baby boy, have died in a household fire. Stricken with grief and shock, he attempts to back out of the plan, but the criminals strong-arm him into keeping his promise. The Killing Joke Forced to don a Red Hood when entering the plant to give the idea he was the ring leader, Jack was an emotional mess. As soon as they entered the plant, however, the criminals and Jack are immediately caught by security and a shoot-out ensues, in which the two criminals are killed. As Jack tries to escape, he is confronted by Batman, who was investigating the disturbance. His sheer fear caused him to fall off a catwalk and into a drainage vat of chemical waste that washed him out into the river. As he floated in the green waste, Jacks’ memories trickled like rain in his mind. His mothers murder, the abuse from his father, his father’s murder, his criminal life, the failure of his comedy, the death of Jeannie and the baby. In that moment, he felt like his entire life was just one big bad joke. He laughed at the horrors and the chemicals had an adverse effect on him. When he surfaces in the nearby reservoir, Jack removes the hood and sees his reflection: bleached chalk-white skin, ruby-red lips, and green hair. These events, coupled with his other misfortunes that day, drive him completely insane, resulting in the birth of the Joker. Gotham Funland The Joker began his reign of terror on Gotham by first eradicating any record of his existence and in the process creating the legend he is today. Next came the murders of several high ranked mob bosses in order to take control of their gangs. An attempt on the life of Sal Maroni was what finally brought the Batman to his door. Their feud ignited, Batman and the Joker have fought for years with both men coming out on the losing side. Paralyzing Barbara. Killing Jason and Commissioner Gordon’s wife Sarah Essen. Torturing Gordon. Creating Harley Quinn. The list goes on and on. Joker has been locked away in Arkham for the past two years and everyone believes he’s there to stay this time but Batman isn’t convinced. He remembers all too well the words the Joker said upon his first defeat; “You and I are destined to do this forever HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!” • Extra - Joker has long been aware of Batman’s identity, he just doesn’t particularly care about it - He still wears his wedding ring - The Joker was instrumental in the makings of many of Batman’s rogues, most notably Harley Quinn and Two Face

• Name: Dr. Harleen Quinzel
• Alias: Harley Quinn
• Age: Mid-to-late twenties
• Occupation: Community service
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Skilled Combatant: Due to her previous career as a supervillain, Harleen is more than capable of holding her own in a fight. She's not at the same level as, say, Batman, but against most regular criminals she can easily come out on top.
  • Gymnastics: Harleen was a dedicated gymnast during her school days, to the point of being able to obtain a sports scholarship to university. Her skills haven't exactly waned since, which is handy for a former supervillain turned crimefighter.
  • Intelligence: Harleen is far more intelligent than her ditzy "dumb blonde" persona lets off, especially in the field of psychology. Many people have underestimated her in the past, only to find themselves outwitted by what they assumed to just be the Joker's crazy groupie.
  • Enhanced physical capabilities: Thanks to a serum administered to her by Poison Ivy, Harleen's physical strength is greater than her slight frame would imply. Not only that, but her agility reaches low levels of superhuman ability, which coupled with her gymnastic skills allow her to pull off death defying acts of acrobatics with the greatest of ease.
  • Toxin immunity: Again thanks to Poison Ivy's serum, Harleen possesses immunity to most known toxins and poisons.
• Equipment: Old habits die hard, and thus Harley Quinn possesses several comedy-themed gadgets and weaponry, although due to her rehabilitation none of them are as deadly as the Joker's. In addition, she is often seen wielding an oversized wooden mallet.
• Personality & History:

Mad Love Harleen Quinzel grew up in a broken home. Her father was a con-artist who is still in jail for his crimes, his incarceration causing the rest of her family to grow more and more dysfunctional. In an attempt to try and understand and possibly help them, Harleen took an interest in psychology and soon after earning her degree she was given an internship at the (in)famous Arkham Asylum. And that is where she met... Him. It wasn't like she hadn't heard of him before. He was Arkham's most famous patient, after all, a diabolical fiend whose very name instilled dread into the hearts of even the most hardened supercriminals. His true name unknown, his age unknown, his history unknown, he was the Clown Prince of Crime, the Harlequin of Hate, the Ace of Knaves... The Joker. Initially, Harleen was only drawn to him due to his infamy, and wished to discover the true root of his psychosis (and of course publish a treatise on it that would bring her great prestige and wealth). However, when she got the chance to analyze him, she slowly grew more and more obsessed, an obsession not helped by the Joker using his own brand of psychology against her, manipulating her emotions and feeding her lies and half-truths until Harleen eventually found herself falling in love with him. Soon, she had found herself secretly helping him escape the asylum on more than one occassion, and it was after he was returned to Arkham after one of these incidents that her slip into insanity was complete. For how could she possibly cope with seeing the one she loved like that, all beaten and bruised, severely injured in a battle with the Batman? Harlequinade And so Harleen quit her job at Arkham in a most spectacular fashion: by donning a jester costume and staging a breakout for her beloved "Mistah J". And so the Joker found himself a sidekick of sorts, someone who would always stick by him and help with his schemes and marry him and have two beautiful children named- well, that's how the newly dubbed "Harley Quinn" saw it at least. The Joker... Didn't exactly reciprocate her affections. To him, she was at best a pawn that was far more easily manipulated than his other henchmen, and at worst a source of perpetual annoyance that he could at least use as a meatshield. The Joker would often emotionally and physically abuse Harley, and even tried to kill her on more than one occassion. Even though she always returned to him in the end, whether because he threw her out or she felt he'd gone too far on certain occassions Harley often left the Joker to strike out on her own. Not long after the first time this happened, she ended up teaming up with Pamela Isley, more commonly known by her supervillain alias Poison Ivy, who would quickly become her best friend and other main partner in crime. Indeed, Ivy cared a great deal for Harley (possibly even having romantic intentions of her own), something that served to cause a deep resentment towards the Joker in her, and which led her to administer a serum into Harley that granted her immunity to most known toxins as well as low-level superhuman physical capabilities. Whenever she had had enough with the Joker, Harley was always able to confide in Ivy, and for a long time the green-thumbed villainess was the only person who wasn't a psychotic clown that she truly cared about, and even during the times one or both of them were sent back to Arkham they always tried to keep in touch. Rev up your Harley! Eventually, however, the Joker went too far. It's not exactly known what he did, but whatever it was it led Harley to proclaim that he was no longer the man she'd fallen in love with. Not long afterwards, she turned herself over to the authorities, wishing to distance herself from her "puddin'" and at least try to rehabilitate herself. She'd long since realized she was mentally ill, after all, and although she'd occassionally tried to seek professional help she always ended up going back to the Joker. In fact, it was because of this that she was sent to an all-female prison rather than Arkham, as it was felt that seperating her from the root of her illness would probably help her treatment. And so for a few years she underwent psychological treatment and rehabilitation, and without the negative influence of the Joker hanging over her she made a startling recovery. Released early due to good behaviour and being a model prisoner, Harleen suddenly began to wonder what exactly to do with her life now that she'd (hopefully) lost her former reason to be. It wasn't long until she came to a revelation: if she really wanted to distance herself from the Joker, surely the best way would be to instead latch on to his greatest adversary, the Batman! Instead of being a force of madcap chaos and destruction, she would now be a dark avenger of the night! And so, once more, Harleen found herself slipping into that old harlequin costume, grabbing her trusty wooden mallet and heading out into the streets of Gotham, this time intending to only terrorize criminals and fight against injustice.

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• Story Arc: Well, she needs to confront Mistah J at some point, right? Harley would be left with the most important choice in her life: continue upon the path to redemption, or throw everything away to be with her puddin' once more?
• Extra: Harleen keeps up a correspondence with Poison Ivy whenever Ivy is in Arkham, although she never gets to visit her for the obvious reason of needing to stay away from the source of her mental illness.