Putting this here until it's approved or in case I need to make changes. Quote: "I have done all that has been asked of me! I control aspects of my upbringing that neither of you could [b]begin [/b]to understand -- and I am [b]dismissed[/b] -- by [b]him[/b] -- as a [b]threat[/b] to be monitored for some hidden agenda? [b]It isn't fair[/b]" Name Damian Wayne Alias: Robin, Occasionally Ibn al Xu'ffasch Age 12 Occupation: Middle Schooler, Vigilante Skills & Abilities [b]Martial Arts[/b]-Damian has been trained to fight by the League of Assassins from an unhealthily young age and while his claims to be as skilled in the martial arts as Batman are entirely unfounded, a lifetime of training with the best tutors the League had to offer plus additional training from Batman within the last year or so have made him an exceptionally skilled martial artist for his age, whether unarmed or with weaponry. That said, his previous training as an assassin still constantly clashes with the Bat-Family's nonlethal methods and make him much less effective than he could be. [b]Master Swordsman[/b]-Though the full extent of his ability with swords is unclear, Damian claims to have studied swordsmanship directly under Ra's Al Ghul from the earliest part of his childhood, as well as under several lesser instructors throughout his time in the League. What is certain is that Damian has a strong affinity for swords, often expressing discomfort at lacking one and displaying a near encyclopedic knowledge regarding swords and swordsmanship. Even more concretely he has demonstrated proficiency in several styles of swordsmanship from various countries and time periods as well as ability to effectively wield two swords at once in combat despite the impractically high level of dexterity, strength and skill this would normally require. [b]Acrobatics[/b]-Damian's training with both the League and Batman included instruction in parkour and acrobatics to quickly maneuver through his environment as well as evade and outflank opponents. While not nearly as skilled as Dick Grayson he's still fairly capable of roof-hopping with all but the best in Gotham and dizzying common thugs with acrobatic feats mid-combat. [b]Investigation[/b]-As a result of his training with Batman, Damian has begun training in basic investigative techniques. However while training with the World's Greatest Detective and his own intelligence certainly give him a decent head-start, his arrogant attitude and impatience means he has a tendency to jump to conclusions without questioning his own deductions thoroughly enough, and he has yet even begin to mature as a detective. [b]Tracking[/b] Despite his inexperience as a detective, Damian's training with the League of Assassins means he is an excellent tracker capable of swiftly and accurately identifying and tracking targets whether in the urban sprawl of Gotham or in wilderness environments ranging from desert wastelands to dense jungles, though he can still be fooled by clever enough quarry. [b]Marskmanship[/b]-Damian has trained extensively with both Batman and the League in throwing shuriken, knives, darts and batarangs and is a skilled marksman with those and improvised throwing weapons. In addition he actually a highly skilled archer for his age thanks to both personal interest and training from the League, although he rarely uses a bow or arrows in his role as Robin. [b]Intelligence[/b] Damian is possessed of a genius-level intellect that could rival if not surpass that of his father given sufficient time and experience. He possesses a gift for memorization and mimicry that makes him a naturally fast learner, and thanks to an education meant to enable him to take over Ra's Al Ghul's criminal empire in every aspect, he was able to achieve things ranging from completing Bruce's designs for a flying Batmobile to successfully rooting out embezzlement and increasing profits within Wayne Enterprises after just a cursory examination of the company. Though he would never admit this is the case he still can't come close to rivaling his 'older sibling' Tim Drake in intellectual matters and his relative inexperience means he doesn't have the depth or sheer range of knowledge as his father. [b]Master of Stealth[/b]-Despite his insistence that he's naturally the best at everything, Damian may actually be the most talented of the Bat-Family when it comes to stealth , in part due to his small size and in part due to being raised from birth by a society of assassins. He was able to infiltrate the Batcave undetected before ever meeting Batman, and in the time since he has only become more skilled. Equipment Robin suit and utility belt Personality & History [b]Son of the Bat[/b] 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. [b]Heir to the Demon[/b] 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. [b]One of the Family[/b] 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, especially following Bruce's wedding to Selina which put nearly the final nail in the coffin as far as his hopes that Talia will come back for him. [list] [*] Story Arc: [b][i]Heir to Two Worlds[/i][/b] [/list] 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? [b]Extras[/b] [list] [*] 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. [/list] [*]In Costume Appearance: [img]http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/14/149111/3421952-9519784667-Robin.jpg[/img] [/list]