The Riddler
Alias: The Riddler Real Name: Edward Nygma (formerly Edward Nashton) Known Affiliations: The Prince of Puzzles The Quizmaster Psychological Profile: Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Exhibits extreme egotism, believing himself intellectually superior to all, including Batman. Obsessive Compulsion: Driven by a need to prove his brilliance through elaborate riddles, puzzles, and traps. Cannot resist leaving clues or taunting authorities. Inferiority Complex: His need for validation stems from deep-seated insecurities and a history of being underestimated. Physical Characteristics: Slim build with a penchant for green and purple attire. Often seen in a suit adorned with question marks or wearing a green bowler hat. Frequently carries a question mark-shaped cane, often weaponized. Criminal Record: Major Crimes: Constructed deadly puzzle traps targeting high-profile individuals. Orchestrated massive city-wide challenges designed to humiliate Batman and law enforcement. Cybercrimes: Master hacker and infiltrator of secure systems, often leveraging his skills for extortion or chaos. Manipulation: Uses his riddles to deceive and manipulate, often forcing victims into lethal games. Known Accomplices: Occasionally employs henchmen, though they are often treated as expendable pawns. Prefers working alone, as he considers others intellectually inferior. Status: At large. Known to operate from secret hideouts rigged with traps, puzzles, and monitoring systems to maintain control over intruders. Base of Operations: Frequently changes locations, using warehouses, abandoned buildings, and subterranean lairs filled with custom-built machinery. Modus Operandi: Leaves intricate riddles at crime scenes, often as a taunt to Batman. Crimes are designed not just for profit, but to showcase his brilliance and force others to engage with his intellect. Additional Notes: His traps and puzzles are designed to be nearly unsolvable, often requiring victims to choose between lives and moral dilemmas. Though he lacks physical prowess, his mind is his most dangerous weapon. Every confrontation is meticulously planned. Sees Batman as his only true intellectual equal and relishes in testing his limits. Sample Riddle: "I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?" (Answer: An echo) Warning: The Riddler is a master tactician. Every clue or riddle should be approached with caution, as they are often part of a larger, deadly scheme. His traps are meticulously constructed, leaving little margin for error. End of Entry.