Tim Drake

Several characters have been known to use the codename "Robin." You can check the Robin disambiguation page for more information.

Having discovered the secret identity of Batman as a young boy, Tim eventually sought out the masked vigilante on his own. Somehow, he ended up taking on the mantle of the Boy Wonder himself, and has since established himself as a talented young hero in his own right, both at home in Gotham and across the world with the Titans.

Personality

Tim's pretty complex. He's a teenager, and sometimes he does act his age, especially when he has a sarcastic comment to make, but other times he's way too serious. That has a lot to do with all of the horrible things he's seen as Robin, because that changes you. He's quieter, and stronger. He can think on his feet and adapt. Even as a child he was incredibly driven, and training under Batman has only enhanced that- to the point it might be called stubborness, or possibly obsession. He also doesn't have the same lack of self-confidence that a lot of teens do, because he knows what his limits are, and his strengths and weaknesses. There's no room for doubts under the cowl.

As Robin, he's a balancer. He's there to keep Batman from straying too far into the darkness, to watch his back and help him in any way he can. That's his job. Batman needs Robin. But he's not at Batman's side 24/7, either. Robin is a hero in his own right, fighting against the darkness alongside the rest of Gotham's vigilantes. He's not just a sidekick. Gotham is his city as much as it is Bruce's, he was born and raised there. And he's just as willing to lay down his life to protect it.

Background

When little Timmy Drake was just a boy, his parents took him to the circus. He was too young to remember most of the evening, but a few things do stand out: Dick Grayson performing a perfect quadruple somersault, the Flying Graysons falling, and then...

        The Batman, swooping down from the rafters.

        That's where it all started, really. He became obsessed with Gotham's Dark Knight and, soon enough, the Boy Wonder that became Batman's partner. He cut out newspaper articles about them, read forensic books, took martial arts lessons- all to be like his heroes. And then one day he saw a video clip of Robin performing the exact same quadruple somersault that was permanently engrained into his memory.

        After that it wasn't hard to connect the dots. He never told anyone about his conclusions, but eventually Tim, then thirteen, set out on a quest to find his heroes.

        It didn't quite work out the way he expected. Both Dick and Alfred convinced Bruce to take Tim on as his new protege, and after several months of physical and mental training with Bruce, then more abroad, he made his Gotham debut as Robin.

        His mother was killed before he'd officially put on the mask, but his father had survived, eventually discovering that he was Robin and, at one point, forcing him to quit. That didn't last long, of course, and Jack Drake came to tolerate his night time vigilantism. He's spent several years since as Batman's trusted sidekick-turned-partner.

SKILLS

Athlete - Competent Level

Tim is in the best shape someone his age is capable of being in, thanks to an intense training regimen and strict diet designed by Batman himself. Whether it's tumbling out of harm's way, chasing criminals across Gotham's rooftops, or outlasting an opponent in physical combat, he's as close to peak condition as anyone that's baseline human can be.

Combat - Expert Level

Though years of training, Tim has cobbled together a personal combat style from several different disciplines, utilizing hand to hand, weapon and acrobatic techniques. That training was enhanced by training with Lady Shiva, making Tim one of the finest martial artists of his generation, with room to continue growing in skill in the future. He can quickly identify a target's weak spots and is well-read and practiced in a variety of combat tactics.

Detective - Expert Level

Tim's had an intuitive grasp of deduction and an incredibly keen eye since he was little, and now that he's a student of the World's Greatest Detective, he's as much an expert on the subject as the most respected investigators and forensic scientists in the criminal justice system.

Spy - Competent Level

Like all the Bats, Tim knows how to get around without being seen, whether it involves skulking in the shadows or blending into a crowd. His skills at prestidigitation, lockpicking and escapology are up there with some of the best stage magicians in the world, and he's up to date on all modern interrogation techniques. As a potential undercover agent for the Bat, pretending to be someone he's not through the use of disguises, changes in body language, and voice are secondhand to him, and he even has a good poker face.

Strategist - Competent Level

Though he hasn't had a great deal of experience, Tim is a natural leader. Whether it's thinking on the fly on the battlefield or preparing a trap for one of Gotham's most nefarious villains, Tim can map out an effective strategy in his head and then put it into play. He's also great at chess.

Student - Expert Level

Tim attends the best private school money can buy. That fact alone is enough to give him a very well-rounded education, but on top of that, Tim is just fantastically smart. His memory is almost perfect, and he picks up on new things very quickly. He's spent a good chunk of his free time- and time under Bruce's tutelage- furthering his knowledge, so chances are, if it's been studied, Tim probably has at least a basic understanding of it.

Techie - Competent Level

Does it have a hard drive? Tim can probably hack it. Moving parts? Tim most likely knows how to take it apart and put it back together again. Wheels? He may only have had his license for a couple of years, but Tim's been driving since he was thirteen. You don't get to have all the gear if you don't know how to use it, after all.

ADVANTAGES

Allies & Contacts

The domino mask comes with a reputation. Tim has made a point of building bridges in the heroic community since becoming a vigilante and has made several allies on the street, which means there are a great many people he can turn to if he ever needs help or information.

Costume

The Robin suit is based off of Batman's, though with a few key differences. His is built with a thinner nomex-kevlar weave and less armor plating to keep it light and maneuverable, with an integrated computing system to supplement his hacking and detective work. It has the same stealth capabilities as the Batsuit, and is moderately flame- and shock-retardant. The cape assists him in gliding and has weighted tips for use in combat. The domino mask is a more compact version of the Batman's cowl. It has several visual modes, including thermal imaging and night vision, and a HUD that connects wirelessly with his suit's mainframe. His communications suite is accessed through the mask.

Redbird

The Redbird is a motorcycle custom-built from the ground up by Tim himself. It can outrun most other land vehicles even though it's heavily armored with several offensive and defensive systems hidden on the frame. A stealth mode allows it to operate in almost complete silence, and in camouflage mode it changes appearance to look like a common street bike.

Resources

Tim has access to a lot of gear and supplies, mostly stored in a series of hidden "nests" across Gotham (and several more globally) that are known only to him, and function both as temporary hideouts and equipment caches. He has a personal net worth in the scope of millions and keeps several thousands of dollars in cash on hand in case of emergencies, and he enjoys the perks of living in a mansion with a butler and every luxury imaginable.

Utility Belt

Tim swaps out the gear on his belt depending on his current circumstances, though the basics of his load-out are: the grapple gun; multiple shuriken, smoke pellets, and flash-bang grenades; a PDA linked to his suit computer; a first aid kit; rebreather; tracers; a universal tool including lockpicks; and, of course, his collapsible staff.

WEAKNESSES

Batman

For all of the things Tim has accomplished on his own, he knows that there is nothing more important than his responsibility to the Bat. While he may be a hero in his own right now, he will always consider Bruce his mentor, one that expects the best out of him, for him to abide by his strict moral code, and to put the mission first, always. Just being associated with the man puts him danger because there are plenty of people willing to go through him to get to Batman.

Rogues Gallery

It wouldn't take much for someone to make the leap from Tim Drake being Robin to the identity of the Bat himself, and that would just be the tip of the iceberg. There are a lot of people who would be at risk if Tim's secret identity was compromised.

Secret Identity

Robin has made a lot of enemies in the past few years. Most of them are extremely dangerous, and even more are absolutely stark raving mad. It means he has a constant target on his back.

The following logs feature Tim Drake:

• 2020.07.31 - Hypership Carwash Romance
• 2017.02.27 - Mardi Gras Ball 2017
• 2017.01.29 - Time Keeps On Ticking
• 2017.01.11 - My Big Fat Greek Robbery
• 2017.01.10 - Birdboys Flock Together

Faction Memberships Bat-Family Member of the Bat-Family.

Character Connections

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