Tenzin

"air"

- It's okay to be scared.

Tenzin, the youngest son of Avatar Aang and Katara, is an airbending master who represents the Air Nomads on the United Republic Council. A calm and serious man, he carries a great responsibility on his shoulders to protect not only the next Avatar, but also Republic City. Tenzin's tutelage in the art of airbending is sought by the new Avatar, Korra. He resides on Air Temple Island, a secluded sanctuary constructed by his father, with his pregnant wife, Pema, and his three children, Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo.

History
Born sometime after the War to Aang and Katara as the youngest, and only airbender, of their three children, Tenzin was taught the traditions and customs of the Air Nomads by his father, eventually acquiring the traditional Air Nomad tattoos symbolizing his status as an airbending master. He went on to meet Pema, whom he eventually married, and had three airbending children with her; two daughters, Jinora and Ikki, and a son, Meelo. They have another child on the way.

At some point in his life, Tenzin became a member of the United Republic Council as the representative of the Air Nomads. In 170 ASC, his tutelage in the art of airbending is sought by Avatar Korra, who moves in with his family on the island in order to continue her training. Tenzin finds his serene life turned upside down by his young student, but he comes to realize that even though he is the teacher in their relationship, he also has something to learn from her.

Personality
Tenzin is far more serious in demeanor than his father; however, he does have a sense of humor at times. He always tries to be a calm person, an attempt that is sometimes thwarted by his three "crazy" children. He finds his patience severely tested with the arrival of the impetuous Korra. He works hard to transmit the Air Nomad teachings and culture, while taking his leadership role in Republic City very seriously. He does embody the Air Nomad nature of being peaceful and calm, but has a hard time getting through to Korra because of their opposite personalities.

Relatives



 * Aang (father)
 * Katara (mother)
 * Sokka (maternal uncle)
 * Hakoda (maternal grandfather)
 * Kya (maternal grandmother)
 * Kanna (maternal great-grandmother)
 * Pakku (maternal step-great-grandfather)
 * Korra (spiritual reincarnation of Aang)
 * Pema (wife)
 * Jinora (eldest daughter)
 * Ikki (youngest daughter)
 * Meelo (youngest son)
 * Kya (older sister)
 * Bumi (older brother)

Trivia

 * Tenzin is an extremely common Tibetan name meaning "defender of the faith." Its popularity derives from the fact that it is the first name of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, who also served as the inspiration for Monk Gyatso.
 * It is interesting to note that Tenzin learned airbending from his father, Avatar Aang, and that the next Avatar, a reincarnation of Aang, will seek out his tutelage to learn the art of airbending, meaning that on some level, he's teaching his father to airbend.
 * He owns a flying bison.