Batgirl (Cain)

Black Bat
Portrayed by Maki Horikita
Statistics
Full Name	Cassandra Cain
Age	19
Height	5'5"
Build	Very slender but fit
Eyes	Brown
Hair	Black
Skin	Pale
Factions	Bat Family

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The newest Batgirl, silent terror of Gotham.

Reputation

Little is known about the mysterious Orphan who roams the streets of Gotham. Recently she's taken to picking fights with gangs, assassins, and anyone else who crosses her path and seems overly violent. She always wins. Rumors suggest that she might be some kind of assassin…

Biography

• Cassandra was raised in the care of assassins to be the ultimate weapon and a bodyguard. They trained her without language so that she would learn to interpret body language as if it were normal speech.

* Cassie never had a normal childhood and didn't socializae regularly. She exceeded any expectation and learned all manner of martial arts and infiltration techniques.

• Cass was forced to assassinate a man as her final test for the League. She thought of it as a game but was horrified by the pain and misery they felt as they died. Realizing she'd done a terrible thing Cassandra fled.

* Cassandra lived on the streets as a homeless, guilt-ridden loner for several years. Now, however, it appears to be time for her to return to the world and see about stopping her father.

Character Details

Personality Calm, collected, and methodical. Very precise and self-assured. Almost never attempts to speak or, indeed, make any noises whatsoever. Abilities Body Reading Cassandra is able to predict the movements and actions of other people with an incredible facility born from the fact the language she learned natively was 'body language'. She is incredibly difficult to lie to or trick - and often won't even realize you tried. She can easily be identified disguised people and those who have suffered transformations, and predict the thoughts and actions of those far faster than herself - something which allows her to combat many such foes. Martial Arts Cassandra has trained to fight since she was old enough to stand. She's studied numerous schools of martial arts, most prominently Dragon Style Kung Fu. She can kill with a touch and is notable even among masters. Cass is similarly skilled with various martial arts weapons but her focus is on unarmed combat. Stealth Cassandra has learned stealth and infiltration to an advanced degree. She can get into most buildings, even modern ones, and sneak up behind even very perceptive people without being noticed. Advantages Family Ties If Cass is in serious danger her mother may come to save her. She is an even more formidable warrior than Cassandra herself and has been looking for her daughter for some time. Even her father would send aid, though it would come with strings she wouldn't enjoy dealing with. Killer Legacy Cassandra was raised in a world that was black and white, not so much between good and evil as life and death. She can recognize a killer just by looking at them. They recognize it in her as well. People who have any idea of her background, the League of Assassins, or the history of her fighting styles may not be particularly keen on fighting her. Disadvantages & Flaws Legally Doesn't Exist Legally Cassandra Cain does not exist. It would have been inconvenient if social services had come looking for a child who was never enrolled in school or, indeed, seen outside her home. So they never told anyone. Illiterate Cassandra was never taught to read or write and further suffers from severe dyslexia. Nonverbal Cassandra will have to spend a great deal of time learning simple words, and she'll need similar amounts of time to be able to speak them herself. She knows a few words but is starting almost from the beginning. Hunted After escaping the League of Assassins Cassandra's father is looking for her. So far as Cassandra is aware his only interest is in turning her into a weapon. Body Language Reliant Cassandra relies on body language. She has a lot of trouble fighting those who are insane or are exceptionally good at deceiving people through movement. Machines are quite difficult for Cassandra to counter as well because they often act independently of their other parts leaving no tells for Cass to read. Without being able to read someone's body language Cassandra is actually quite poor at defending herself. RP Hooks

Relationships

Image	Name	Relation	Information
	Catwoman	Ally	Found Cass when she was alone in the city and took her in. Even avoided leading her to a life of crime somehow.
Image	Name	Relation	Information
	Batman	Ally	Protector of Gotham and Cassandra's benefactor. Recruiter. Father figure?
Image	Name	Relation	Information
	Stephanie Brown	Friend	First, best, and closest friend.

Playlist

Stand in the Rain Superchick

Man Out of You (Mandarin) Mulan OST (Jackie Chan)

Last Resort Papa Roach

Help I'm Alive Metric

Heart-Shaped Box Dead Sara

RP Logs & Journals

2019 February 06, 2019: No Mercy A group of Gothamites, plus the Punisher, investigate a missing persons case in the Narrows. They find far more and far worse than they expected. Language warning. (Emits by Nate). (permalink: log:8384 | tags: batgirl-c deadshot gotham huntress punisher red_hood sup the_punisher x-man | posted: 06 Feb 2019 04:43) January 03, 2019: Surprise Home Visit Cassandra shows up at Spider-Man's home to teach him a lesson about covering his tracks. (permalink: log:8320 | tags: batgirl-c nyc spider-man | posted: 04 Jan 2019 04:21) 2018 December 30, 2018: Coffee With Damian Damian and Cassandra sit down and have a proper conversation. At least to the best of Cassie's ability. (permalink: log:8314 | tags: batgirl-c gotham robin-w | posted: 31 Dec 2018 00:52) December 21, 2018: Pizza Robbery In which Casandra Cain, the Black Bat, meets Spider-Man (permalink: log:8309 | tags: batgirl-c nyc spider-man | posted: 28 Dec 2018 18:35) March 14, 2018: Battle on an Icy Pyre Firefly attacks a Country Club and battles Cassandra Cain in the midst of a snowstorm. (permalink: log:7091 | tags: batgirl-c firefly orphan | posted: 14 Mar 2018 10:02) 2017 2016 2015 2014

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