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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.