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 * This article is about the pro-bending team. You may be looking for the animal, fire ferret.

The Fire Ferrets is a pro-bending team consisting of Mako, the team's captain and the firebender of the group, Bolin, his earthbending brother, and Avatar Korra, the team's waterbender and newest member. Together they compete in the pro-bending tournament in hopes to win the prize money.

History
When Korra came to Republic City and took residence on Air Temple Island, she saw her childhood dream of watching a pro-bending match for herself within reach. After Tenzin forbade her from leaving the island, and subsequently from seeing a bending match, stating that the sport was "a mockery of the noble tradition of bending", Korra snuck out at night and traversed the bay to watch a match anyway.

Caught by Toza after having snuck into the Bending Arena through the window, she was bailed out by Bolin who passed by on his way to the players dressing room. Invited by the earthbender, she got to watch the game from the dressing room, which was one of the best seats in the arena. Right before the match started, Bolin introduced Korra to his brother, Mako. His reputation as a top-notch player proceeded him, as Korra had heard him play on the radio and was eager to meet him. Mako on the other hand, completely ignored Korra and headed out into the arena.

In the semi-finals of the preliminary rounds before the official pro-bending tournament, the Fire Ferrets needed to compete against the Golden Temple Tigerdillos, their toughest competitor until then. The Fire Ferrets were described as a rookie team that had made it further than anyone expected that season. With some trouble, losing the first and the third round, the team managed to win the match with a knockout and proceeded to the finals the next day. However, Mako and Hasook, the team's waterbender, had some words after the match; Mako accused him of doing more harm than good, nearly costing them the match, a statement Hasook didn't take well.

When the finale was about to start against the Platypus Bears, Hasook didn't show up, nearly causing the team to be disqualified. Korra volunteered at the last moment to take on his place as the team's waterbender, and thus the Avatar entered the pro-bending arena for the first time as member of the Fire Ferrets. Being the green player of the group, Korra found herself to be the target of the opposing team, and cost the Fire Ferrets the first two rounds. However, finally getting the hang of the game's pace, Korra managed to turn things around by tiring out the Platypus Bears in the third round by dodging all their attacks, allowing her own team mates to strike back at full force. The Fire Ferrets won the match with a knock-out, securing their spot in the pro-bending tournament.

Mako
The team's firebender and captain, Mako has brought his team back from defeat many a times. His trademark "cool under fire" style combined with his power and agility make him a tough competitor. He's very focused and determined to bring his team all the way to the final of the pro-bending tournament where he hopes to win the prize money.

Bolin
Being light on his toes and strong, he proves himself to be a worthy competitor who can hold his own.

Korra
Korra joined the team during the finale of the preliminary round for the pro-bending tournament, after Hasook didn't show up and the team was facing disqualification. After a rough start, she finally got the hang of the game's pace, and proved herself to be a worthy replacement for the waterbender. After they won the finale, Korra permanently joined the team to compete in the tournament.

Hasook
Hasook was the team's waterbender before he was replaced by Korra. Together with Mako and Bolin, he had managed to bring the Fire Ferrets to the semi-finals, where they faced the Golden Temple Tigerdillos. During this match, he was always the first target of the Tigerdillos and was pushed back easily. After losing the first round, Hasook was chided by Mako to get his act together. Even though the Fire Ferrets managed to win the second round, Hasook nearly lost the match for the team, when he stumbled around in the third round, causing Bolin to be knocked out of the ring with him. Mako eventually managed to win the match, however, he blamed Hasook at the end of it. After their run in, Hasook didn't show up for the finale, nearly causing the team to be disqualified.