Bolin

Bolin was an earthbender from a multiracial family, who grew up on the streets of Republic City under the protection of his older brother, Mako. Despite a tough childhood, he always had a smile on his face and a lady on his arm. Easygoing, it was Bolin who introduced his older brother Mako to Avatar Korra.

Background
Despite a tough childhood on the street, Bolin was a more laid-back, naive, and goofier kind of guy than his older brother Mako. Although always good for a laugh, he shouldn't be mistaken for a clown. As an earthbender, he could handle his business, and proved to be a tough contender and a worthy teammate to Mako and Korra in a Pro-bending match.

One day he found a fire ferret, to whom he named Pabu, scrounging for food in the garbage and decided to take him in. The two became partners in crime for playing jokes on Mako.

Relatives

 * Mako (older brother)

Trivia

 * Bolin is a Chinese name usually given to boys. It can mean "elder brother", or "rain".
 * Bolin's appearance was inspired by the early ideas of Toph, who was originally going to be a boy.