Unalaq

"water"

- I have spent my life studying spirits and learning their ways. All of this knowledge is lost in the South. But I could teach you everything I know.

Unalaq is an incredibly powerful waterbending master, and the current chief of the Northern and Southern Water Tribes. He is the younger brother of Tonraq, father of Desna and Eska, and uncle of Avatar Korra. A particularly spiritual man, he will serve as Korra's spiritual mentor.

Personality
Unalaq possesses an extremely strong connection with the Spirit World itself. He is a firm believer in the old ways of the Water Tribe and a true fundamentalist as far as honoring the Spirits is concerned. Due to his connection with the Spirit World, he has always believed himself to be better suited to ruling both the Northern and Southern Water Tribes than his older brother.

Abilities
Unalaq can utilize a unique waterbending skill similar to healing, but infused with spiritual knowledge. It involves converting negative energy into positive energy, allowing him to calm angry spirits. He is the only person known to possess this skill.