Mako


 * This article is about the character in the Legend of Korra. For the voice actor, see Mako (Voice Actor).

Mako is a Firebender from a multiracial family.

Background
Little is known about his past, but he has a younger Earthbender brother named Bolin. Mako has been described as having a more serious, brooding personality than that of his brother. Sometime during their later life, the two would gain a friend - Pabu, a Fire Ferret. They would then go on to meet and ally Avatar Korra, trying to rid the city of Equalists. They will also team up to participate in Pro-Bending, a popular team sport in the Republic City.

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.