How

"earth"

- All we need is the Earth King's seal in order to execute the plan.

General How was the leader of the Council of Five and longtime veteran of the war with the Fire Nation. How was essentially the supreme officer of the Earth Kingdom military and the primary military adviser to the Earth King. Although his primary duty was to protect and guard the outer wall of Ba Sing Se, he was also involved with the Earth Kingdom's war effort outside the wall. He provided resources, troops, and intelligence to the Generals located in other bases throughout the Earth Kingdom. A man of honor and courage, General How was proud to serve his kingdom in their ongoing war against the Fire Nation. General How, and the rest of the Council of Five, were completely loyal to the Earth King. Due to his skills and high rank/duties in the military it can be suggested he was an Earthbending Master.

History


How and his men searched Long Feng's office, retrieving several documents, including a military report revealing the location of the Southern Water Tribe forces, the scroll from the Guru Pathik and a letter said to be from Toph's mother. How and the other Council members were making preparations for the invasion of the Fire Nation during the Solar Eclipse when Azula and the Dai Li captured them as part of their coup.

The War ended in an Earth Kingdom victory when the Order of the White Lotus liberated Ba Sing Se. General How was most likely freed afterwards.

Trivia

 * How's voice actor, Jim Meskimen also voiced Lieutenant Jee and Avatar Kuruk.
 * He was conflicted about the fact that the War remained a secret from the Earth King, but he, along with the other Council members, were forced to bow to Long Feng's will through the might of his Dai Li.