The Penguin

**Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot** is a Human male and a member of the criminal underworld in Gotham City. His is one of Batman's iconic enemies, under the alias of **The Penguin**.

## **History**

Oswald was born to Tucker and Miranda Cobblepot, one of the four families famed in Gotham, alongside the Wayne, Elliot and Kane families. Unfortunately for him however, the Cobblepot family fell on hard times due to poor business dealings by his father. They were reduced to running a pet store and Oswald's father was disgusted with his son's appearance, leading him to be the subject of his neglect and abuse. Despite this, his mother Miranda loved her son, regardless of his appearance. His appearance would also be ridiculed by his siblings Robert, William and Jason and other children because of his distinct bird-like nose, obesity and short stature. He was even compared to a bird and he only found comfort in his affinity for birds. When his love for birds was discovered however, a bunch of bullies at his schoolyard destroyed his personal aviary and the nests within, killing the unborn chicks within.

Oswald's torment continued throughout his years and his brothers all died under freak circumstances, followed by his father also died due to contracting bronchial pneumonia. Following this, Miranda bought Oswald an umbrella due to her fear of him catching pneumonia like his father and would beat him if he refused to take it. It wouldn't be until after his college years, that the stresses of the family's decline caused his mother to have a stroke and died, leaving Oswald the sole heir of mass debt and everything they possessed still was seized, including their pet store. Oswald became desperate enough to go to a known criminal and his associates in order to earn some money, but was kicked out and ridiculed like he was before. This led to him proving his nay-sayers wrong, killing leading criminal in his group and having the others arrested, with the remaining of the group under his employment. He would then use crime as a means of restoring his family's wealth and name as the Penguin.

Oswald has since come under fire by both the GCPD and even Batman, but has continued working as a criminal kingpin. He even has gone as far as to resurrect the Iceberg Lounge, a former business his family owned and used it as a legitimate front for his criminal empire. He also gained connections with other mobs, as well as Intergang.

## **Powers & Abilities**

### Abilities

* **Genius-Level Intellect:** Though he wasn't the strongest or most pleasing to the eye, Oswald possessed a very keen intellect. Even in the most mundane of tasks, Oswald's intellect always has sinister approaches.
	+ **Business Management:**
	+ **Leadership:**
	+ **Avian Trainer:**
	+ **Hand-Hand Combat:**
* **Cold Tolerance:**
* **Tactical Analysis:**

## **Characteristics**

### Physical Appearance

Oswald is a caucasian male, standing at 5'2" tall, weighing in at 175 lb soaking wet. Despite his weight, he is rather obese, possessing a very distinct bird-like nose, as well as 2 fingers and a flipper on both his hands instead of a full set of human fingers. He has blue eyes, black hair that is slicked back and has a widow's peak. It was due to this appearance that he was ridiculed by most people in his life with the exception of his mother.

### Personality & Traits

Oswald possesses a will to prove those around him that despite his appearance, he is not to be taken lightly. This stems from the ridicule and abuse he endured during his life due to his siblings, father and even those he tended school.