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Portrayed by Ian Somerhalder | |
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Full Name | Richard John Grayson |
Age | 25 |
Height | 6' |
Build | Gymnast |
Eyes | Blue |
Hair | Black |
Skin | Anglo |
Factions | Bat-Family |
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Dick Grayson is the ward and adopted son of billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. While handsome and available, he tends to keep a low profile outside of the occasional paparazzi incident. Nightwing is another of Gotham's shadows, part of Batman's brood, but has gained some notoriety as a hero in his own right beyond the confines of Gotham.
Reputation
To the wider public, Nightwing is known as one of the heroes of Gotham and especially as the personal savior and protector of the town called Bludhaven. In the hero community, Nightwing has a reputation for both incredible skill and a bit of an attitude. Cocky, self-assured and maybe even a little arrogant, he nonetheless has a habit of getting the job done and making it look easy.
Biography
Dick Grayson grew up as part of the Flying Graysons, a family of the world's most accomplished acrobats, generations of pure athletes of which he was the latest, shining light. When they were performing their circus act in Gotham, however, when Dick was only twelve, the real world intruded on the magic of the circus when an assassin murdered his family in cold blood, sabotating their rig and ensuring their deaths before a live audience as an act of revenge on the ringmaster. In the audience that night was a young billionaire named Bruce Wayne. Bruce took the boy in…and, in time, came to share his secret identity as the Batman. Driven by the same thirst for revenge that fueled Bruce's quest, Dick cajoled Bruce into training him as his partner, taking the name Robin after the Robin Hood stories he loved so much. Of course, everyone else just took it to be the bird. So he embraced it, wearing a red vest and showing just what a bird could do.
Years passed, with Dick growing more and more into the role of Robin. He proved himself time and time again in the street, even though some villains had a habit of taking him hostage, seeing him as vulnerable. That only made him tougher, though. As he got older, though, he branched out more and more. He met other young heroes and joined together to team with them - they became his closest friends and, at times, they regarded him as their leader. And, over time, his relationship with Bruce grew more distant - like any son, he was growing older, more rebellious, and he didn't like being told what to do. Eventually, it lead to a schism and Dick laid down the mantle of Robin. In its place, he designed a new costume, a new identity, a man's identity.
He called himself Nightwing.
In the years that have passed, Nightwing has become a prominent hero in his own right - and, along the way, he's matured enough to make peace with Batman and become part of his family once again. He mentors other young heroes while continuing to do work on his own. He's learned ot accept that he'll always be a bit in the shadow of the Bat - but there's plenty of room to fly in the shadows.
Character Details
On the surface, Dick Grayson is smirking, self-confident, playful and roguish. He has a habit of taunting his enemies and friends alike. A natural athlete and fighter, things tend to come easily for him that other people have to work hard at and he isn't in the least afraid of showing off. He was raised to be a performer, after all, and he's always aware of his audience. He was also raised to be a liar and a deceiver by his other father, Bruce Wayne. The mask of confidence he wears overlays the wounded heart that never quite healed after the day he watched his family tumble from the sky to land in bloody pools on the ground. Truly, Dick Grayson broke that day into a thousand pieces. The man that Batman helped put back together still has sharp edges, and they cut him as much as they do others. He hides his pain deep, though, maybe even deeper than Bruce, trying to pretend like he's over it, that he's moved on. He pursues fun and tries to make a normal life for himself, but the truth is he'll never be normal. Part of him will never heal and the only thing that ever makes it remotely better is putting a beating on those who deserve it. It may not be revenge…but it sure is satisfying.
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Relationships
New Player as of August 23 2015
RP Logs & Journals
December 19, 2018: Bludhaven's Own While making his rounds in Bludhaven, Nightwing crosses paths with a cool customer. (permalink: log:8299 | tags: captain_cold_l gotham nightwing | posted: 19 Dec 2018 03:54) December 02, 2018: City of Tomorrow Wayne Industries, and Dick Grayson, arrive in Metropolis to lend a helping hand. (permalink: log:8266 | tags: donna_troy metropolis nightwing rifts_in_reality | posted: 02 Dec 2018 08:55) October 14, 2018: Just a Play of Shadows Nightwing and Batgirl intercept some strange activity in Chinatown. (permalink: log:8127 | tags: batgirl from_the_ashes nightwing | posted: 15 Oct 2018 04:25) September 27, 2018: Masterson Mansion Magic Batman, Nightwing, and Spoiler seek to find out more about what is going on at the Masterson Mansion and what it has to do with the Arrow and Claw killings. (permalink: log:8046 | tags: arrow_and_claw batman nightwing scandal_savage spoiler | posted: 28 Sep 2018 01:51) August 29, 2018: The Wolf and the Lamb: Ambush While on Patrol Nightwing is ambushed by the Wolf and the Lamb. He does not prove to be a cooperative ambushee (permalink: log:8003 | tags: arrow_and_claw nightwing scandal_savage | posted: 19 Sep 2018 23:22) August 21, 2018: The Masterson Party Alan Masterson is throwing a large party at his estate. The who's who of Gotham and even surrounding cities are invited. Reporters are also welcome as Alan Masterson wants to show the world that he and his son are alive, well, and ready to get Masterson Inc. back on track to be the number one producer of firearms in the world. (permalink: log:7844 | tags: arrow_and_claw batman batwoman impulse iron_guard iron_man kang nightwing poison_ivy scandal_savage | posted: 22 Aug 2018 04:07) August 07, 2018: An Unknown Presence Batman attempts to identify the tattoo on Nightwing's shoulder, while Nightwing starts to exhibit symptoms. (permalink: log:7790 | tags: arrow_and_claw batman nightwing scandal_savage | posted: 08 Aug 2018 23:12) July 31, 2018: Interrupting the Hunt The Killers attacking the people of Gotham are caught in the act and are far more than anyone expected, and far less happy about being interrupted, too. (permalink: log:7775 | tags: arrow_and_claw batgirl batman grifter nightwing scandal_savage | posted: 04 Aug 2018 23:54) July 15, 2018: And for a change Gotham is quiet While out on patrol Nightwing runs into Flamebird and they catch up. (permalink: log:7688 | tags: flamebird nightwing | posted: 17 Jul 2018 22:09) July 02, 2018: The Boy Who Chose the Chase A poor kid, late teens to early twenties, was hunted down and killed in the streets of the East End by a myserious new killer. Heroes and vigilantes appear to investigate. (permalink: log:7618 | tags: arrow_and_claw batman catwoman grifter gwen_bell nightwing rapture scandal_savage | posted: 04 Jul 2018 19:03) May 28, 2018: A Bit of Magnetic Assistance Nightwing and Polaris run into some explosive traffic and solve the problem together. (permalink: log:7446 | tags: nightwing polaris | posted: 28 May 2018 18:47) May 23, 2018: Team Players It turns out growing up as vigilante crime fighters instills unhealthy behaviours in people. (permalink: log:7431 | tags: nightwing red_robin | posted: 24 May 2018 05:48) March 14, 2017: My Own Prison Pt 2 Part 2 (permalink: log:5518 | tags: nightwing ravager suicide_squad | posted: 14 Mar 2017 20:37) March 12, 2017: My Own Prison Ravager wakes to Nightwing after: http://cmbeta.wikidot.com/log:5500 (permalink: log:5513 | tags: nightwing ravager | posted: 14 Mar 2017 01:59) March 11, 2017: A Gotham Dance Off Batgirl and Nightwing arrive to investigate the fighting of Ravager and Spoiler. They discover the unexpected and have a party crasher. (permalink: log:5500 | tags: gotham nightwing oracle taskmaster | posted: 12 Mar 2017 01:28) March 08, 2017: A Fortunate Coincidence Spoiler finds Nightwing at the Batcave and they talk about the Wilsons latest mischief. (permalink: log:5486 | tags: nightwing spoiler | posted: 09 Mar 2017 13:52) February 16, 2017: Meanwhile, In Red Hook... Nightwing finds Ravager again, but hope that's offered is hard-pressed.. (permalink: log:5357 | tags: nightwing ravager | posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:34) February 12, 2017: Catchup without Ketchup Dick and Kori meet up and discuss many things from past to present (permalink: log:5330 | tags: nightwing starfire | posted: 13 Feb 2017 03:52) February 10, 2017: Brotherly Advice Dick Grayson returns to Wayne Manor after his recent absence, and runs into Tim, who makes one of the greatest mistakes of his life. (permalink: log:5315 | tags: nightwing red_robin | posted: 11 Feb 2017 01:36) December 14, 2016: The Ghosts of You and Me Takes place before 'A String of Lost Opportunities', Detective Richard Grayson attends Gotham University's Criminal Justice class as its guest lecturer, and manages to reacquaint himself with a figure from his past. (permalink: log:4986 | tags: mortal_instruments nightwing zatanna_zatara | posted: 22 Dec 2016 10:55) December 02, 2016: The Dark Devil Debuts The Dark Devil, fresh off her latest fight, tests herself against Nightwing and Batman. (permalink: log:4918 | tags: batman nightwing the_dark_devil | posted: 05 Dec 2016 13:50) November 06, 2016: Missing Children Batman and Nightwing investigate take a Bludhaven investigation out into Bristol County (permalink: log:4869 | tags: batman nightwing | posted: 07 Nov 2016 03:44) September 28, 2016: Boundary Issues Batman treads on Nightwing's turf. (permalink: log:4863 | tags: batman nightwing | posted: 05 Nov 2016 21:09) September 27, 2016: Bat Family Outing The bats have a family BBQ. No "shop" talk. (permalink: log:4830 | tags: batman nightwing oracle spoiler | posted: 01 Oct 2016 14:41) July 29, 2016: Staff meeting Roy reports back to Dick and Tim with what he gained from his meeting with Jason. (permalink: log:4586 | tags: arsenal nightwing red_robin | posted: 29 Jul 2016 18:07) July 18, 2016: We were all family once Nightwing seeks Arsenal and Starfire's advice on how to deal with New York's organized crime. They offer him better than that. (permalink: log:4504 | tags: arsenal nightwing nyc starfire | posted: 18 Jul 2016 19:24) July 10, 2016: Keeping this family together Nightwing tries to get Batman to open up about his reaction to the news about Jason. That goes about as well as you'd expect. (permalink: log:4471 | tags: batman nightwing | posted: 11 Jul 2016 02:47) July 01, 2016: I Saw Your Face Red Hood goes into Gotham and starts dropping clues…and killing more mafia scum. (permalink: log:4420 | tags: nightwing red_hood | posted: 01 Jul 2016 21:12) June 21, 2016: Failed Intervention Nightwing drops in just as Oracle returns home … the discussion doesn't start well. (permalink: log:4375 | tags: nightwing oracle red_robin | posted: 22 Jun 2016 06:37) June 15, 2016: Of Role Models and Batcopter Brothers Nightwing and Red Robin catch up while ostensibly on patrol. (permalink: log:4338 | tags: gotham nightwing red_robin | posted: 15 Jun 2016 20:59) June 14, 2016: A Girl with a Bird Bloodied but not broken by their recent experiences, Nightwing and Catwoman meet by chance on a rooftop. The two discuss what they've been through and the uneasy truce they are forming. (permalink: log:4334 | tags: catwoman nightwing | posted: 14 Jun 2016 19:29) May 14, 2016: D.T.F (pt 1) In the very heart of Gotham; two members of the Bat-Family and a thief find a missing ally. (permalink: log:4194 | tags: bluebird catwoman fantomex nightwing | posted: 15 May 2016 02:45) April 30, 2016: Still Life with Pyg Harper, Dick and Bruce talk at Wayne Manor. (permalink: log:4106 | tags: batman bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 30 Apr 2016 19:56) February 27, 2016: Awkwarrrd Bluebird finally confronts Nightwing about his secret. Aka Bats are dicks! (permalink: log:3436 | tags: bluebird nightwing | posted: 28 Feb 2016 05:43) February 24, 2016: Mystery Pyg Fantomex and Harper search for information in Arkham (permalink: log:3729 | tags: bluebird fantomex meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:10) February 14, 2016: Nightwing Down Nightwing is captured and thrown into Arkham by minions; and reveals a shocking truth to Bluebird. (permalink: log:3337 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 16 Feb 2016 13:25) February 11, 2016: Ooze on First Nightwing, Fairchild and Superman deal with a giant ooze named Daryl. (permalink: log:3294 | tags: fairchild nightwing superman | posted: 12 Feb 2016 09:29) January 10, 2016: Never Smile at a Crocodile The Joker breaks into Arkham Aslyum in order to break people -out-. (permalink: log:3057 | tags: bluebird joker meat_is_murder nightwing oracle the_cavalry | posted: 11 Jan 2016 02:50) November 27, 2015: Last Date Harper and Richard have a 'date night' before her undercover mission in Arkham Asylum. (permalink: log:2814 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 28 Nov 2015 04:13) November 20, 2015: Midnight Train to Arkham Nightwing finds out Bluebirds plan to work in Arkham Asylum undercover.. (permalink: log:2774 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 20 Nov 2015 12:38) November 04, 2015: Bacon, Cookies and Blood Bluebird finds Nightwing hurt in an explosion, they then head to the safehouse where the value of partnership is discussed. (permalink: log:2680 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 04 Nov 2015 12:13) October 22, 2015: Antipasto Satana ups the stakes when Bluebird and Nightwing have their latest confrontation in Meat is Murder. (permalink: log:2602 | tags: bluebird fantomex meat_is_murder nightwing satana | posted: 22 Oct 2015 10:32) October 19, 2015: Is it a date? Dick Grayson takes Harper Row out for dinner. (permalink: log:2579 | tags: bluebird nightwing | posted: 19 Oct 2015 20:52) October 16, 2015: Wishes and Promises Nightwing and Bluebird investigate a warehouse to find clues. And it gets worse. (permalink: log:2570 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 17 Oct 2015 00:51) October 10, 2015: Man is Meat A gruesome scene in Red Hook leaves… scars. (permalink: log:2526 | tags: bluebird coyote fantomex lunair meat_is_murder nightwing oracle red_hood | posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:26) September 07, 2015: Its A Start Nightwing tracks down Bluebird to talk about the case. (permalink: log:2398 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 07 Sep 2015 20:14) August 31, 2015: Closet Space Grayson visits Harper in the hospital. (permalink: log:2359 | tags: bluebird meat_is_murder nightwing | posted: 31 Aug 2015 05:56) August 30, 2015: Reconsider Alex, Lunair, Harper and Richard walk into a club… (permalink: log:2352 | tags: bluebird lunair meat_is_murder nightwing phobos | posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:24) August 16, 2015: Loose Ends Nightwing arrives at Poison Ivy's stronghold to take care of unfinished business. (permalink: log:2255 | tags: nightwing poison_ivy soul_shards | posted: 16 Aug 2015 18:37) July 31, 2015: The Thread, Finale All the loose threads are fit to be tied in the epic conclusion! (permalink: log:2134 | tags: black_widow faora-ul kingpin martian_manhunter morien nightwing oracle superman thread vorpal | posted: 01 Aug 2015 02:30) July 19, 2015: The Thread, Part 13: Crystal Frontier An explosion hits home for the Police Department as 46 of the criminals who have been arrested in the recent attacks as heroes come to the rescue. The Kingpin moves a chess piece in his war vs. Aurelio Martinez and the rest of the 100. The Quraci government plans its revenge on the Americans, while Dick Grayson's long, cold investigation finally yields a big fish. (permalink: log:2025 | tags: black_widow joe_west kingpin martian_manhunter midnighter nightwing oracle ozymandias spearhead the_hood thread | posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:51) July 13, 2015: The Thread, Part 11: Barcelona Mosaica The Martian Manhunter makes his debut in the Thread storyline, while Dick attends Detective Mills' funeral (permalink: log:1956 | tags: martian_manhunter nightwing thread | posted: 14 Jul 2015 01:54) July 09, 2015: The Thread, Part 10: Frontera/Trigger Dick Grayson's investigation comes to it's greatest peak and lowest valley as the 100 conspire to create a mutant army. In New York a power player's wife has been abducted while a youth center in Mutant Town burns in flames. (permalink: log:1929 | tags: batgirl_g corvinus joe_west kara kingpin nightwing oracle ozymandias punisher_old ryden supergirl thor thread | posted: 10 Jul 2015 02:25) July 07, 2015: The Thread, Part 8: Black Heart Wilson Fisk makes moves on those who might have his kingdom, and gains some important information. Meanwhile, Grayson and Mills get some more information and get two steps closer to cracking the case. (permalink: log:1910 | tags: kingpin lady_deathstrike nightwing thread | posted: 08 Jul 2015 03:58) July 07, 2015: Gotham Bars are the Craziest Bars M and Dick meet at a bar. Someone gets hurt. (permalink: log:1908 | tags: midnighter nightwing | posted: 08 Jul 2015 02:51) July 07, 2015: The Thread: Part 7: Banderilla Detective Grayson and Mills take two steps forward and one step back as Fantomex decides to get some information on the Sentinels his own damn self. (permalink: log:1906 | tags: fantomex nightwing thread | posted: 07 Jul 2015 19:18) July 06, 2015: Eye of the Beholder, Part 1 Nightwing and Vorpal team up to try and find a mysterious artifact (permalink: log:1893 | tags: nightwing vorpal | posted: 06 Jul 2015 20:07) July 02, 2015: The Thread, Part 6: Inspiracion Dick visits Kori for help with his case and to help him get his head right. (permalink: log:1855 | tags: nightwing starfire thread | posted: 02 Jul 2015 04:05) July 01, 2015: The Thread, Part 5: Over Your Shoulder Rachel Summers attempts to change the future. And boy does she. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson and Detective Mills have a mole in their midst. (permalink: log:1850 | tags: nightwing rachel thread | posted: 01 Jul 2015 18:33) June 27, 2015: The Thread, Part 4: Guero Canelo In Bahrain, Rachel Summers investigates what happened to the Quraci terrorist while the Huntress and Hawkeye investigate the fallout after the death of Galushka. Meanwhile, in Washington DC, Grayson and Mills catch a surprise on stakeout. (permalink: log:1742 | tags: hawkeye_ii huntress nightwing rachel thread | posted: 27 Jun 2015 21:46) June 25, 2015: The Thread, Part 3: Puerto Mayhem! In Gotham, a murder investigation takes a stunning turn leaving Detectives Grayson and Mills at a loss. Meanwhile, an important meeting takes place in Metropolis even as a casino in Queens goes up in flames. Finally, in Bahrain, the United States' newest weapon arrives on scene to liberate the allies. (permalink: log:1725 | tags: fairchild felicity_smoak huntress jay_donohue nightwing oracle supergirl thread | posted: 26 Jun 2015 02:55) June 24, 2015: The Thread, Part 2: Alone again, or...? Nightwing tries to follow a lead about a case and comes into contact with a few surprises. (permalink: log:1716 | tags: midnighter nightwing thread | posted: 25 Jun 2015 02:12) June 22, 2015: The Thread, Part 1: Para Gang warfare in Metropolis, Nightwing goes to investigate, mayhem ensues (permalink: log:1697 | tags: huntress nightwing oracle ozymandias she-hulk supergirl thread | posted: 23 Jun 2015 03:54) June 22, 2015: Morning, Morning Glory Dick shows up at the Batcave to deliver a Joker toxin sample to Batman. Guest appearance by Wonder Woman. (permalink: log:1693 | tags: batman gotham nightwing wonder_woman | posted: 22 Jun 2015 18:24) June 21, 2015: Charity's a Joke The Tri-City Police Charity Ball is a big deal. Which is why the Joker shows up to ruin the proceedings. (permalink: log:1678 | tags: gwen joker nightwing she-hulk | posted: 22 Jun 2015 10:47) May 15, 2015: What, no Earl Grey? During the dinner of Ivy and Nightwing, Green Arrow drops by and it promptly ends. Lives were saved! Yay! (permalink: log:1300 | tags: green_arrow nightwing poison_ivy | posted: 16 May 2015 04:48) May 15, 2015: The Voice of Reason After the events of Let There Be Darkness; Nightwing was stolen away from the scene and taken to Ivy's lair. He actually breaks her down to the point of sanity.. (permalink: log:1299 | tags: nightwing poison_ivy | posted: 16 May 2015 01:40) May 09, 2015: Let There Be Darkness: South Hook Obelisks Whisper Adaire makes an appearance in Gotham but that isn't all… (emits by Wonder Woman) (permalink: log:1246 | tags: arsenal batman black_canary let_there_be_darkness nightwing oracle poison_ivy wonder_woman | posted: 10 May 2015 12:57) April 28, 2015: How To Stake Out An Op While on a patrol, Nightwing meets two new 'allies'… (permalink: log:1068 | tags: dreamraker honey_lemon nightwing | posted: 30 Apr 2015 03:32) March 31, 2015: Downward Spyral Nightwing contacts Oracle and Arsenal about a new threat in Gotham (permalink: log:1131 | tags: arsenal nightwing oracle | posted: 02 May 2015 22:41) March 15, 2015: Justice League:Avengers GO! Hawkeye and Wonder Woman the leaders of the Justice League: Avengers Initiative call a public ceremony at the Hall of Justice in Metropolis to make announcements to the world and to introduce the newest roster of members in the team: Booster Gold, Hawkgirl, Hawkeye_II, Captain America, Falcon, Ozymandias & Supergirl. Many others are present and new recruits are welcomed. (permalink: log:142 | tags: booster_gold captain_america columbia fenris hawkeye hawkeye_ii hawkgirl jl:a martian_manhunter metropolis mimic mockingbird namor nightwing oracle ozymandias power_girl supergirl wonder_man wonder_woman | posted: 05 Apr 2015 19:24) February 01, 2015: Welcome Back Robin Robin returns to active duty (permalink: log:1095 | tags: nightwing oracle red_robin | posted: 02 May 2015 10:09) December 16, 2014: Batarangs Nightwing visits Oracle to discuss Batarangs and Misfit. Tim visits as well. (permalink: log:797 | tags: nightwing oracle red_robin | posted: 23 Apr 2015 23:53) December 08, 2014: Nightwing Misfits Oracle introduces Nightwing and Misfit (permalink: log:781 | tags: misfit nightwing oracle | posted: 23 Apr 2015 23:27) November 26, 2014: What Family Does Dick and Babs visit a damaged Tim. (permalink: log:753 | tags: nightwing oracle red_robin | posted: 23 Apr 2015 22:03) November 11, 2014: Nightwing Gets The Punchline Nightwing responds to Oracles message to contact her ASAP to be told Robin and The Joker. The meeting with Oracle, is tense. (permalink: log:743 | tags: nightwing oracle | posted: 23 Apr 2015 21:34) November 10, 2014: Of Birds and Messages Robin takes a beating and is told to deliver another message to Batman… Oracle and Nightwing try to talk sense into him. (permalink: log:643 | tags: nightwing oracle red_robin vorpal zola | posted: 18 Apr 2015 20:20) November 08, 2014: Seeds of Smallville, Part One, Vantage Point A Stryker's Island is broken apart by an unseen foe hellbent on bringing trauma to America's favorite city. (This scene is the first vantage point from a two-room scene) (permalink: log:1411 | tags: booster_gold captain_marvel columbia nightwing ozymandias superman | posted: 23 May 2015 17:01) November 06, 2014: No Double Date Nightwing and Babs catch up before the Night Job and discuss, among other things, Robin (permalink: log:656 | tags: nightwing oracle | posted: 18 Apr 2015 20:51) October 14, 2014: Bats At The Zoo Tim tells Babs and Dick about his job offer and doesn't get the response he expected. (permalink: log:550 | tags: gotham nightwing oracle red_robin | posted: 16 Apr 2015 19:13) October 06, 2014: 20141006-nightwing-pays-oracle-a-visit Dick brings takeout for Babs - and receives an unexpected answer (permalink: log:543 | tags: gotham nightwing oracle | posted: 16 Apr 2015 18:53) |
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