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Name: Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot
Aliases: The Penguin
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Occupation: Criminal Entrepreneur, Nightclub Owner, Power-Broker.
Appearance:
Personality:
An overwhelming sense of self-pity and resentment drives Oswald and makes him so dangerous. Resentment at being pushed around by the gangland muscle he was forced to work for when he was just starting out. Resentment at being belittled and mocked by all the women he ever courted. Grudges that are enumerated, filed, and stored away. To be collected with interest on that fateful day when he becomes Kingpin of Gotham. Passive-aggressive. Seeks the approval of those he admires, insinuating himself into their trust, only to turn on them later. Can present a very ingratiating, even obsequious, side of himself. To the point of becoming obvious and irritating to his more savvy targets. Delusions of grandeur, coupled with an almost crippling sense of inadequacy. Especially in regards to his physical appearance / physique. Socially awkward. Gives the impression of being creepy and 'out of date' in intimate situations due to his sheltered upbringing and the excessive attentions of his mother. Despite their toxic relationship (or because of it), harbors an unhealthy obsession/devotion to his mother. Known to fly off into rages at the slightest disparaging remark about her.
Backstory:
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot grew up in the smothering embrace of his mother, Gertrud Kapelput, who raised him on her own. Treating him like her most precious, lovable dolly, she adored dressing up her little Oswald in suits like a little gentleman. Jealous of her boy ever loving anyone else, she kept him inside, away from other children, especially girls. Prevented him from having friends. Home-schooled him to isolate him further. She succeeded in her efforts, the young boy adoring her. He simply knew of no other existence, that there might be an alternative way of living filled with people and friends.
The only time that the young Oswald left the small, cluttered apartment he called home, was when he accompanied his mother to work. A costume maker for a decrepit vaudeville theatre, Gertrud instilled in her son a love of the stage and her own thwarted desire to be a performer. The two of them continued in their idyllic, private world until the day, just after Oswald's 16th birthday, when the theatre went bankrupt. Destitute and about to be evicted from their apartment, Oswald, against his mother's wishes, sought out their derelict father.
A low-level, underworld lackey, the elder Cobblepot resentfully took the boy in. He got the boy a job sweeping the floors and doing other odd jobs at the restaurant of mob boss Salvatore Maroni. One night, while both father and son were working there, the place was robbed by a rival gang. Thinking fast, Oswald hid Maroni's cash haul, saving it from being taken. Impressed, the crime boss gave the boy his father's job. Humiliated, his father was run out of town, told by Maroni to never come back to Gotham on pain of death. This suited the young Oswald fine. He never liked his father, blaming him for abandoning his mother.
Oswald swiftly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Maroni's trusted advisor. However, Cobblepot's power lust got the better of him and he doublecrossed the don. Only to have Maroni find out. He broke Oswald's legs and left him for dead. But Oswald survived. However, his legs were permanently damaged, forcing him to walk with a penguin-like wobble. He got his revenge, earning the nickname 'Penguin', a term both of derision and respect. Along the way, he acquired an old, out-of business nightclub and transformed it into the Iceberg Lounge, one of Gotham's premier nightspots.
Smart enough to distance himself from his criminal activities, the Penguin presents himself as a successful business owner. While in reality, he proves to be one of Gotham's most powerful crimelords and continues to work to expand his criminal base.
Powers\Abilities\Skills:
Machiavellian-level ability to manipulate people.
Master strategist.
Incredible business acumen.
Despite his slight frame, a vicious, close-quarters fighter. Expert with knife and razor. Likes to use his teeth.
Extremely high IQ, bordering on genius-level.
Equipment\Gadgets\Weapons:
Hidden stiletto blade in wrist holder.
Straight razor.
Trick umbrellas (machine gun, sleeping gas, helicopter umbrellas.)
Aliases: The Penguin
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Occupation: Criminal Entrepreneur, Nightclub Owner, Power-Broker.
Appearance:
Personality:
An overwhelming sense of self-pity and resentment drives Oswald and makes him so dangerous. Resentment at being pushed around by the gangland muscle he was forced to work for when he was just starting out. Resentment at being belittled and mocked by all the women he ever courted. Grudges that are enumerated, filed, and stored away. To be collected with interest on that fateful day when he becomes Kingpin of Gotham. Passive-aggressive. Seeks the approval of those he admires, insinuating himself into their trust, only to turn on them later. Can present a very ingratiating, even obsequious, side of himself. To the point of becoming obvious and irritating to his more savvy targets. Delusions of grandeur, coupled with an almost crippling sense of inadequacy. Especially in regards to his physical appearance / physique. Socially awkward. Gives the impression of being creepy and 'out of date' in intimate situations due to his sheltered upbringing and the excessive attentions of his mother. Despite their toxic relationship (or because of it), harbors an unhealthy obsession/devotion to his mother. Known to fly off into rages at the slightest disparaging remark about her.
Backstory:
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot grew up in the smothering embrace of his mother, Gertrud Kapelput, who raised him on her own. Treating him like her most precious, lovable dolly, she adored dressing up her little Oswald in suits like a little gentleman. Jealous of her boy ever loving anyone else, she kept him inside, away from other children, especially girls. Prevented him from having friends. Home-schooled him to isolate him further. She succeeded in her efforts, the young boy adoring her. He simply knew of no other existence, that there might be an alternative way of living filled with people and friends.
The only time that the young Oswald left the small, cluttered apartment he called home, was when he accompanied his mother to work. A costume maker for a decrepit vaudeville theatre, Gertrud instilled in her son a love of the stage and her own thwarted desire to be a performer. The two of them continued in their idyllic, private world until the day, just after Oswald's 16th birthday, when the theatre went bankrupt. Destitute and about to be evicted from their apartment, Oswald, against his mother's wishes, sought out their derelict father.
A low-level, underworld lackey, the elder Cobblepot resentfully took the boy in. He got the boy a job sweeping the floors and doing other odd jobs at the restaurant of mob boss Salvatore Maroni. One night, while both father and son were working there, the place was robbed by a rival gang. Thinking fast, Oswald hid Maroni's cash haul, saving it from being taken. Impressed, the crime boss gave the boy his father's job. Humiliated, his father was run out of town, told by Maroni to never come back to Gotham on pain of death. This suited the young Oswald fine. He never liked his father, blaming him for abandoning his mother.
Oswald swiftly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Maroni's trusted advisor. However, Cobblepot's power lust got the better of him and he doublecrossed the don. Only to have Maroni find out. He broke Oswald's legs and left him for dead. But Oswald survived. However, his legs were permanently damaged, forcing him to walk with a penguin-like wobble. He got his revenge, earning the nickname 'Penguin', a term both of derision and respect. Along the way, he acquired an old, out-of business nightclub and transformed it into the Iceberg Lounge, one of Gotham's premier nightspots.
Smart enough to distance himself from his criminal activities, the Penguin presents himself as a successful business owner. While in reality, he proves to be one of Gotham's most powerful crimelords and continues to work to expand his criminal base.
Powers\Abilities\Skills:
Machiavellian-level ability to manipulate people.
Master strategist.
Incredible business acumen.
Despite his slight frame, a vicious, close-quarters fighter. Expert with knife and razor. Likes to use his teeth.
Extremely high IQ, bordering on genius-level.
Equipment\Gadgets\Weapons:
Hidden stiletto blade in wrist holder.
Straight razor.
Trick umbrellas (machine gun, sleeping gas, helicopter umbrellas.)
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