Mako


 * This article is about the character. For the voice actor, see Mako (voice actor).

Mako is a firebender from a multiracial family, who grew up on the streets of Republic City with his younger brother Bolin. When his brother introduced him to Avatar Korra, his tightly controlled world got a little more chaotic.

History
Mako grew up on the streets of Republic City with his younger brother Bolin, whom he loved dearly. Hardened by the street life, there was nothing Mako would not do to secure the safety of his brother and himself. He was intensely focused on getting his pro-bending team, of which his brother was a part, through the tournament to win the jackpot. When Mako and his brother started to compete in the pro-bending tournament, they were given a place to stay by Toza, a former pro-bender. Eventually, Korra joins his pro-bending team, and together they enter the arena as "The Fire Ferrets".

Relatives

 * Bolin (younger brother)

Trivia

 * Mako is a Japanese name meaning "child of truth," and is mostly given to girls. However it can also be given to boys and is often short for names like "Makoto".
 * His name is an homage to Mako, the man who voiced Iroh from Book 1: Water to Book 2: Earth, but died shortly after finishing his lines for Book 2.
 * The creators commented that Mako reminded them of Zuko, but without the angst.