Edward Nygma

## The Riddler

* The Riddler
* Edward Nygma

## **Overview**

**Edward Nygma** is The Riddler, a master strategist who incorporates riddles into his crimes in Gotham City. He works as an information broker for other criminals selling off blackmail data to the highest bidder.

## **History**

### **Early Life: 1980 - 1990**

* Eddie Nashton was born on the 21st of July in 1980 in Gotham City's East End. His father was a drunk who would regularly abuse Eddie and his mother.
* One night during one his his drunken rampages, Eddie's father struck his mother who fell and hit her head on the kitchen bench, killing her. Filled with rage, the 10 year old Eddie grabbed a knife and stabbed his father in the back repeatedly eventually leaving him dead in a pool of blood.

### **Eddie Nashton: 1990 - 1998**

* Now living in Pinky's Orphanage in Gotham's East End, Eddie was a quiet boy who kept to himself. He did however show violent tendencies to those who annoyed him and had a surprisingly short fuse.
* His only comfort was puzzles, which he would solve repeatedly. His dorm at Pinky's was covered in sudokus, crosswords and other various mental exercises. He also spent his time reading riddle books and practising writing his own.
* Eddie's only interactions with other children were when he would test them with his riddles, he took pleasure in watching them fail and this boosted his growing ego.
* When Eddie turned 18, he was ejected from the orphanage and left to fend for himself.

### **Edward Nashton: 1998 - 2005**

* Eddie spent much of his free time in Gotham Public Library. He would hide out in the bathrooms during closing and spend the night reading and studying anything that he found interesting. As well as his riddles and puzzles, Eddie discovered a talent for computers and hacking. Using the library computers he would hack into the city's surveillance and watch as people lived their lives.

## **Threat Assessment**

### **Powers:**

* Enhanced Intellect: After his dip in a Lazarus Pit, Nygma's intellect was boosted, mainly his already impressive problem solving skills.

### **Skills:**

* Architecture: Nygma had shown a vast knowledge of Gotham's architecture.
* Computer Hacking: Nygma is a skilled hacker and has been able to crack difficult cyphers in record time.
* Computer Operation: Nygma is a computer whiz and has shown a great proficiency for coding.
* Disguise: Nygma is surprisingly good at blending in with the crowd.
* Firearms: During his time with the GCPD Nygma received basic firearm training.
* Gadgetry: Nygma is a skilled engineer and has built all of his gadgets.
* Hand-to-Hand Combat (moderate):
* Intelligence: His most useful attribute, Nygma's problem solving skills are highly developed through his years of writing and solving riddles.
* Lock Picking: Another of his self taught skills, Nygma is able to quickly pick most padlocks and doors.
* Multilingualism: Nygma has taught himself many languages including...
	+ Spanish
	+ Russian
* Tactical Analysis

### **Weaknesses:**

* Arrogance
* Mental Illness:
	+ Borderline Personality Disorder
	+ Bipolar Disorder

### **Equipment:**

* Riddler Cane: Riddler's cane holds many secrets, such as an electrified edge and a micro processor in the tip.

## **Notes/Trivia**

* The white streak in Nygma's hair is the result of his dip in the Lazarus Pit.