The Nighthawk is a masked vigilante operating in the city of Newfaire and an occasional operative for the secretive organization Candela Obscura. Cloaked in darkness and driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, The Nighthawk balances their fight against crime with investigations into the arcane threats that plague the city.
Physical Appearance
The Nighthawk's attire consists of a dark bodysuit reinforced with protective armor plating, allowing for both agility and defense in combat.
Covered by a dark hood, their mask is an avian-inspired, metallic visage with a sharp, beak-like structure and glowing yellow lenses that pierce through the darkness. This mask not only obscures their identity but also serves as a gas mask and communication device that distorts their voice to further hide their identity.
The Nighthawk wears armored gloves with claw-like tips, useful for both combat and scaling the city’s vertical terrain. Their belt and harness system are lined with an array of utility pouches, throwing blades, and compact weaponry, ensuring they are always prepared for any encounter. Their boots are lightweight but reinforced, allowing for near-silent movement while providing the necessary traction for swift urban traversal.
The last part of their suit is a "night stick" that serves as an offensive and defensive weapon capable of firing both gas pellets and a grappling hook attached to a high tension spool of cable contained inside the night stick.
Personality
The Nighthawk is known for their cold, calculating demeanor, prioritizing balance and justice above all else. They operate with an unshakable sense of purpose, ensuring that order prevails over chaos. Unlike some vigilantes who are fueled by vengeance, The Nighthawk’s actions are not driven by personal satisfaction but by a firm belief in the necessity of justice. Their meticulous and strategic mind enables them to act with precision, never allowing emotion to cloud their judgment.
To their fellow investigators within Candela Obscura, The Nighthawk appears detached and wholly focused on the mission, often described as lacking empathy. However, this is a calculated mask—while they rarely express concern outwardly, they are deeply protective of the innocent and those incapable of defending themselves. Their presence is a silent reassurance to those in danger, a guardian who never wavers in the face of darkness.
Despite their seemingly solitary nature, The Nighthawk holds a deep respect for other masked vigilantes, particularly Mocking-Bird, Regicide, and the veteran crime fighter Hellcat. While their interactions may be curt and pragmatic, their actions demonstrate an unwavering trust and admiration for those who share their mission. The Nighthawk values the experience of their veteran peers while also recognizing the promise in newer investigators, mentoring those they deem worthy with a rigorous but fair hand.
History
The Nighthawk is a relatively new figure in the city of Newfaire. They have been highly active since shortly after the outbreak of the Red Rash. Aside from constantly apprehending criminals and corrupt members of the Periphery, next to nothing is known about The Nighthawk, who they actually or their past.
Languages
No exact number known, but they have demonstrated the ability to speak, read and write:
Noman, Hilian, Oldfairen and several others.
Powers and Abilities
The Nighthawk seems to possess no supernatural abilities but has proven to be both a highly skilled investigator and combatant.
Attacks and Weapons
Nightstick, Throwing Blades, Smoke Bombs, Clawed Gauntlets, Grappling Hook
Allies and Associates
Candela Obscura Investigators:
- The Circle of Discovery
- Carmen Baxter
- Filly Bailey
- Mocking-Bird
- The Circle of Secrets and Pursuits
- Byron Hans Core
