Full name: Richard 'Dick' Grayson

Alias: Nightwing

Brief Bio: Richard's family were already another part of a grand legacy by the time he was born. Known the world over as The Flying Graysons, the family was considered by many one of, if not the premier acrobatic performers in the world of the circus. Dating back to the 19th century the family branched out from not just tight rope walking, to motorcycle ball of death, being shot out of cannons, and other kinds of performances over the years.

Richard immediately took to the high wire act. Almost to an unhealthy degree as when he wasn't up there performing he was dreaming of doing so. Even as it meant daydreaming through his schooling on the road. Life was grand for Dick regardless though as he was always around family and traveling the world. It was one night though in Gotham City that everything changed. It was a charity show put on by Wayne Industries. Things were going swimmingly until the show was attacked by Joker. The city's most feared villain who was hell bent on robbery and destruction. Activating a giant bomb Dick leaped to action, trying to deactivate the bomb before getting it rolled out to the nearby river where it activated with no one getting hurt. However he was able to return to the show in time to watch his parents get shot and killed by Joker.

All alone and with nothing except adoption and foster home Hell as far as he could see. Dick Grayson was surprised when a certain individual came and visited him at the adoption center. The man was none other than Bruce Wayne. As much as he adored Mr. Wayne and enjoyed the things that came with it. Grayson's heart burned from what had happened to him. He would go out at night, even for his young age, and would go out on the prowl looking for thugs to beat up. Not only getting the thrills he used too but giving himself therapy for the short comings in his life. When Batman found him Grayson assumed he was going to be something horrible for his actions. Only to realize that Batman and Bruce Wayne were the same people. After spending ages trying to convince his father to give him a chance. Dick Grayson trained and practiced vigorious for a year before being able to don the red and black of Robin. Fast forward to now, and the Robin of old has wanted to branch out on his own. Getting his mentor's permission Dick Grayson traveled out to San Francisco. Where his challenge of starting a team of young superheroes begins.

Abilities: While not possessing any particular superpowers technically, Nightwing is simply put ungodly athletic. Thanks to not only training from Batman in all things combat since he was little, Nightwing also has a long history with circus acrobatics, something his been able to hone and perfect as well. Able to move, leap, and strike with peak human performance levels (some would even suggest more so) Nightwing is possibly one of the strongest hand to hand fighters in the world. Having the resources and means to create technological items to help further his skill and take down ability. Nightwing possesses a special bo staff that can also snap into a pair of escrima sticks, both with tasers at their far ends from the connecting point, and also the entire thing comes with a fail safe on Nightwing's suit which electrocutes anyone foolish to try and take his weapon from him. Add to this smoke bombs, goggles that provide both night vision and heat signatures, as well as wingshots, his own version of Batman's baterangs. He has a complete arsenal on him at all times for combat. The only other thing of note is his night rider (not to be confused with that show from the 80's). A heavily modified motocross bike with strong body work, a heavy duty engine, and highly durable tires that provide self sealing capabilities when punctured. 

Personality: Dick Grayson's attitude could be very surprising considering how one moment, Dick comes off as chill, relaxed, self-confident, and certainly brash in some ways. However Nightwing is fearless, almost too fearless for his own good. Never seeing a fight he thought twice about, or a dangerous situation he even paused on. This has always been Nightwing's style, battle evil like he was playing with house money. Batman has had problems with it in the past, and the two have argued over it more than once. For Nightwing though its more than just saving lives. All his life Dick Grayson sought the next thrill. The thing that would get his blood pumping. From his circus acrobatics, to skateboarding, to motocross, to skydiving. Dick has done it all and in some cases sucked the thrill out of it. Of course for him being Nightwing isn't just a thrill, its to fight back the evils of the world that almost took everything from him. Although that isn't to say he won't talk an ungodly amount of crap at any criminal who crosses him. While proceeding to beat the living crap out of them.

Appearance: [img]http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/169/7/a/nightwing_by_kanish-d69k9sr.png[/img]

Standing at around 6'1 Dick Grayson is a stunning specimen of man. Toned to borderline perfection in muscle mass and his muscle to fat ratio. When his not in his gear Dick tends to dress well though his clothes vary due to what he was doing. From casual khakis and button ups, to an athletic compressed top and pants, to motocross gear.

Affiliations: Leader of the Teen Titans, team liaison for Teen Titans with Justice League.
Batman – adopted father, mentor
Barbara Gordon – long time friend, former girlfriend
Wally West (Kid Flash) – Best friend

Notes: Nightwing has been for the last few months not only working privately getting the Titans HQ built out of an originally abandoned apartment complex, but privately visiting and recruiting the young heroes for the team.