Character Profile: Nightwing

Name:
Richard John 'Dick' Grayson

Alter-ego:
Nightwing (Also Ex-Robin)

Universe:
DC

Birthday:
November 11th

Family:
John Grayson [Father, deceased]
Mary Grayson [Mother, deceased]
Bruce Wayne [Father - Adopted]
Alfred Pennyworth [Surrogate Grandfather, Adopted, Butler]
Jason Todd [Brother - Adopted]
Timothy Wayne [Brother - Adopted]
Damian Wayne [Brother--Adopted]
Cassandra Cain [Sister - Adopted]


Alliances:
Batman
Young Justice
Teen Titans
Nightwing

Relationship Status:
Single

Bio:
Born to a family of acrobats, Dick Grayson begins his life with an exciting childhood growing up in the circus. With his parents, John and Mary Grayson, his family forms " The Flying Graysons," famed trapeze artists and acrobats.

These happy times soon take a turn for the worse, as the mafia begins targeting the circus. At eight years old, Dick witnesses mob boss Anthony Zucco threatens the circus owner, demanding insurance for the safety of his performers. The owner vehemently refuses the extortion and Dick goes along his way. Unfortunately, Zucco decides to use the headlining act, which happens to be The Flying Graysons, as an example.

As the Graysons plummet to earth, hundreds of spectators watch in horror. Among them are billionaire Bruce Wayne (also known as Batman). Feeling empathy for the boy's loss, Bruce decides to take the boy in as his legal ward, as none of Dick's family wanted him. The major difference between Bruce and Dick is that while Bruce's swore vengeance on his parents’ grave, Dick Grayson swore justice, which helped him cope with the death better then Bruce had his own parents.

After a short while, Dick realizes what his mentor is doing all these late nights, and eventually chooses the same life as well. Bruce decides that with the boy's extensive training in acrobatics and his sense of justice, he has just what’s needed to become the Batman's partner. After rigorous training from Bruce, Robin, the Boy Wonder, is christened.

Powers:
Although Nightwing, like Batman, doesn't have any real superpowers, he has peak athletic strength and endurance of a man who regularly engages in intensive physical exercise. Dick is an expert crime fighter with a range of impressive skill taught to him by Batman amongst other experts. Dick is a master martial artist mastering dozens of fighting styles, including Eskrima, Aikido, Savate, Muay Thai, Boxing, Capoeira,Kendo, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Bojutsu, Hapkido, Ninjitsu, Tai Chi, Jujitsu, Judo, Kenpo, Wing Chun, Krav Maga, and Kobubudo. Dick was trained for years by Batman and then had further training from Richard Dragon. Dick is considered one of the best hand to hand fighters on earth. He has made his own style of fighting to play to his strengths. Dick is also a master at stick fighting, often using escrima sticks. He uses these as offensive and defensive weapons; he also uses them for long range attacks by throwing them at his opponents.

Dick is at peak human levels in strength and stamina but his most valuable asset is his incredible speed and agility, being extremely quick and versatile. Dick is a skilled acrobat from his childhood in the circus and is considered the best human acrobat in the DCU, only rivaled by Deadman. His acrobatic skills combined with his agility makes him very hard to hit in a fight, and he combines these skills with his fighting skills to perform moves that no other human on earth could perform.

Dick is highly intelligent and a master detective. He is part of a small group ( Batman, Tim Drake, Oracle, and Alfred) who can use the Bat-computer to full effect. Dick has also had training in escapology, criminology, stealth, and disguise by Batman and others. He can also speak many different languages fluently, such as Spanish, French, Russian and Japanese. Dick is also extremely proficient in disarming explosives.

He is a brilliant tactician and a strong leader. He has lead teams like the Teen Titans, the Justice League of America, and the Outsiders. Unlike Batman, he has exceptionally good people skills and may be one of the DC Universe's most effective leaders.

Weaknesses:
Dick is human. Dick can get sick, he can bleed to death, his suit has built in bullet proof armor but armor can be destroyed.