Character Name: Mako Canon:The Legend of Korra Canon Point: Post-Book One Background/History: Avatar.wikia: Mako and the series.
Personality: Mako is the cool and straight-forward personality of the New Team Avatar group. Having grown up and taken care of a younger sibling out on the streets, he has adopted a maturity beyond his years. He lives to survive, a luxury he does not take for granted, and as such he is typically standoffish and apathetic towards strangers. On the other hand, should an acquaintance break through his initial barriers, Mako can display genuine affection and a playful sense of humor. This person would also have his utmost loyalty and care, his protective tendencies knowing no bounds, if almost to the point of gratuity. His greatest strength is also his greatest weakness: although Mako is "cool under fire" enough to set aside his emotions to focus and perform exceptionally on a given task, he is also insensible when it comes to handling personal conflict as well as the feelings of others.
Much of Mako's personality stems from his childhood spent on the streets. His parents were murdered in front of him by a firebending mugger when he was eight-years-old, forcing him to take on the task of taking care of his younger brother, Bolin, who is about two years his junior. He explains to Korra in the third episode, "I did what I had to do to survive and protect my little brother," which meant getting involved with the wrong crowds and "crunching numbers" for criminal gangs. At this point, he and Bolin have left that way of life, but he continues to display the street smarts he was forced to develop in the past. Mako therefore is used to carrying a heavy load of responsibility on his shoulders, and if he were to slip up his devastation would be immense. He exercises caution where Bolin is friendly and inviting; strangers, even the Avatar herself, must prove their worth to him on their own in order to gain his trust.
Once his trust is earned, however, Mako can be very genuine and kind. His compliments to Korra become more frequent as he gives her credit where it is due, and his other love interest, Asami, is the object of public displays of affection for a short time. He might exercise tough love on Bolin at times, but they share a compatible sense of mischief and humor when they are able to relax or, conversely, work together as a team. He celebrates good fortune, especially as good luck and the finer things in life do not come along very often for him, and he is openly thankful for every bit of it. He also proves to be a tender source of comfort when his friends and brother need him. Problematically, sometimes Mako's loyalty and devotion leads him to exhibiting over-protective behaviors, especially when it comes to Korra; however, his brand of erraticism is only occasional and probably more-so the result of a trigger on his fear for losing a loved one.
Despite his capacity for affection, Mako still cannot multitask his duties and his relationships. Once he dives head-first into a relationship with Asami, he continually struggles with his feelings for Korra. Mako tries the best he can to stave off the issue until the end of the war with the Equalists, on which he has no problem focusing. Each time Korra and Asami confront him about his feelings, Mako has evasive outbursts that pin blame for the situation on his own confusion or on other people. His behavior inevitably leads to his breakup with Asami, although he never intentionally means to hurt her; on the contrary, he never stops caring about her, but his mistake is focusing on one problem while pretending the other does not exist. The consequences of his actions on the emotional front will sooner blow up in his face than he will even think about them.
Luckily Mako performs very well outside of the emotional arena. His ability to bend lightning is a reflection of that, because the skill requires a calm and collected mind. He thinks quickly on his feet and he fights effectively. At his most focused, Mako can take on multiple opponents at a time (shown in his series introduction at a probending match), and he isn't one to brag about it. He does whatever he needs to do to get where he needs to be. Those moments where he gets distracted, such as when animosity with Korra almost loses his team their rank in the tournament, do occur, but the likelihood of that happening in a dire situation is slim.
Although his actions are primarily motivated by personal circumstances, Mako is a good and just person nonetheless. Not only does he stick out his neck for Republic City, but also he becomes an officer for the police force after the war is decided. He has a distaste for the city gangs, he earns his keep fairly, and he condemns cheating. When he gets riled up or calls someone out on their performance or behavior, he thinks it's justified. Because his heart is in the right place while being unafraid to tell it like it is, Mako is a solid and reliable leader figure.
He is overall a person one would want to have on his or her side. Although he is cold and aloof, he is devoted to what impassions him, because beneath his barriers is a very caring character.
Abilities/Powers: The most notable ability of Mako's is his firebending. Like any other firebender from his world, Mako can spontaneously create fire and generate heat. It is one of the most versatile forms of bending because the fire is inspired from within the bender, and it is almost limitless in terms of shape. Because fire is primarily powerful and offensive, this leaves Mako weak in defense, and so he must compensate in other ways.
As a sub-technique to firebending, he can also create lightning. He is first seen using this as a job to help create energy for a Republic City power plant, but later he uses lightning in battle. Lightning is directed from the user's fingers to his target, and Mako can reach short to medium distances with it. He is also shown withstanding an electric attack in which he redirects the current.
His bending is his primary weapon in battle, but probending has trained Mako to be quick on his feet and versatile with his body. Probending movements are largely inspired by those in boxing, and so compared to benders in the past series, his techniques are more "modern," or at least contemporary to Republic City's time.
Lastly, Mako has a good set of street smarts on him. He displays playful trickery with his "fire sneeze" trick, and he can read between the lines in terms of what gangsters are looking for.
Items/Weapons: Besides the clothes on his back, the one maybe useful item Mako will have on him is a pair of handcuffs. The other two items will be an Officer's training manual and a little black book. But hey, it's a hard knock life.
Sample Entry: video [Mako has been around for a little while, but he's used the communication device for scoping out any useful information of the place more than anything else. Finally he has good reason to make an announcement.
And he HATES it.
Mako sighs while fidgeting with the stupid phone. His expression is grumpy, but that isn't unusual for those who know him.]
I really didn't want it to come to this. Lately I've been hearing alllll about my eyebrows, of all the things—! [Wait. Stay cool.]
Alright, they're a little thick and they have this, this shape. I know this, because they've been on my face for the past eighteen years. But since we're all acting like they jump off my face at night to go tie everyone's shoes together when we're all sleeping, I've decided to open forum for you guys to get it all out of your systems. Have at it.
And if I hear about my eyebrows outside of this opportunity?
[He ignites a brief flame with his free hand, basically the firebending equivalent of a drop-mic before he ends the feed.]
Sample Entry Two: He opens his eyes a few minutes before the alarm clock beckons him to wake. Residing in this place they call Haven has made him perpetually tired, it seems, but no matter what his body rises with the sun, as if the sun itself ignites a waking flame within him. With a long sniff and a groggy sigh, he sits up on his mattress, the source of all his backaches, and rubs his face until that telltale ring. He shuts the sound with his hand and listens to his roommates' breaths some more.
Among the five of them, not one is Bolin, but his lips want to move anyway: Wake up, bro. It's time to get moving. Just the first of many prods.
Instead he stretches to a stand and stiffly walks to the bathroom. The tub has been filled with water the night previous to save their room multiple trips to the well for a while. He grabs a cup from underneath the sink and scoops up a helping of water. His hand heats up the mug to a soft boil on his way to the kitchen, where he grabs the second-to-last teabag and drops it in.
At least he's established a morning routine, but it's lonely without his brother at this point. He never quite realized how dependent he was on him for keeping his human spirit alive until now. For Mako, it had all been a matter of survival, and Bolin just happened to make him smile along the way. As he leans back against the counter and examines his roommates, all he sees now are people who are in the same situation as he is, and suddenly this morning he wants to do something with them.
So he does. They might not be Bolin or Korra or Asami, but maybe he could make a productive team out of them. A split decision moves him to dump a can of beans inside a pot and heat it up. He paces up and down their beds while one hand heats up the pot from the bottom, and the other whacks a spoon against the side.
"Guys, get up. I'm cooking breakfast." He voice is stern, but energized. One by one they begin to stir, groaning, yawning, paying attention, cussing him out, and one of them finally asks him why.
He grabs a bowl and pours a meager helping of beans into it. "We're going to Haven North today," he announces. He salts the beans and hands it over. "Here."
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Character Name: Mako
Canon: The Legend of Korra
Canon Point: Post-Book One
Background/History: Avatar.wikia: Mako and the series.
Personality: Mako is the cool and straight-forward personality of the New Team Avatar group. Having grown up and taken care of a younger sibling out on the streets, he has adopted a maturity beyond his years. He lives to survive, a luxury he does not take for granted, and as such he is typically standoffish and apathetic towards strangers. On the other hand, should an acquaintance break through his initial barriers, Mako can display genuine affection and a playful sense of humor. This person would also have his utmost loyalty and care, his protective tendencies knowing no bounds, if almost to the point of gratuity. His greatest strength is also his greatest weakness: although Mako is "cool under fire" enough to set aside his emotions to focus and perform exceptionally on a given task, he is also insensible when it comes to handling personal conflict as well as the feelings of others.
Much of Mako's personality stems from his childhood spent on the streets. His parents were murdered in front of him by a firebending mugger when he was eight-years-old, forcing him to take on the task of taking care of his younger brother, Bolin, who is about two years his junior. He explains to Korra in the third episode, "I did what I had to do to survive and protect my little brother," which meant getting involved with the wrong crowds and "crunching numbers" for criminal gangs. At this point, he and Bolin have left that way of life, but he continues to display the street smarts he was forced to develop in the past. Mako therefore is used to carrying a heavy load of responsibility on his shoulders, and if he were to slip up his devastation would be immense. He exercises caution where Bolin is friendly and inviting; strangers, even the Avatar herself, must prove their worth to him on their own in order to gain his trust.
Once his trust is earned, however, Mako can be very genuine and kind. His compliments to Korra become more frequent as he gives her credit where it is due, and his other love interest, Asami, is the object of public displays of affection for a short time. He might exercise tough love on Bolin at times, but they share a compatible sense of mischief and humor when they are able to relax or, conversely, work together as a team. He celebrates good fortune, especially as good luck and the finer things in life do not come along very often for him, and he is openly thankful for every bit of it. He also proves to be a tender source of comfort when his friends and brother need him. Problematically, sometimes Mako's loyalty and devotion leads him to exhibiting over-protective behaviors, especially when it comes to Korra; however, his brand of erraticism is only occasional and probably more-so the result of a trigger on his fear for losing a loved one.
Despite his capacity for affection, Mako still cannot multitask his duties and his relationships. Once he dives head-first into a relationship with Asami, he continually struggles with his feelings for Korra. Mako tries the best he can to stave off the issue until the end of the war with the Equalists, on which he has no problem focusing. Each time Korra and Asami confront him about his feelings, Mako has evasive outbursts that pin blame for the situation on his own confusion or on other people. His behavior inevitably leads to his breakup with Asami, although he never intentionally means to hurt her; on the contrary, he never stops caring about her, but his mistake is focusing on one problem while pretending the other does not exist. The consequences of his actions on the emotional front will sooner blow up in his face than he will even think about them.
Luckily Mako performs very well outside of the emotional arena. His ability to bend lightning is a reflection of that, because the skill requires a calm and collected mind. He thinks quickly on his feet and he fights effectively. At his most focused, Mako can take on multiple opponents at a time (shown in his series introduction at a probending match), and he isn't one to brag about it. He does whatever he needs to do to get where he needs to be. Those moments where he gets distracted, such as when animosity with Korra almost loses his team their rank in the tournament, do occur, but the likelihood of that happening in a dire situation is slim.
Although his actions are primarily motivated by personal circumstances, Mako is a good and just person nonetheless. Not only does he stick out his neck for Republic City, but also he becomes an officer for the police force after the war is decided. He has a distaste for the city gangs, he earns his keep fairly, and he condemns cheating. When he gets riled up or calls someone out on their performance or behavior, he thinks it's justified. Because his heart is in the right place while being unafraid to tell it like it is, Mako is a solid and reliable leader figure.
He is overall a person one would want to have on his or her side. Although he is cold and aloof, he is devoted to what impassions him, because beneath his barriers is a very caring character.
Abilities/Powers: The most notable ability of Mako's is his firebending. Like any other firebender from his world, Mako can spontaneously create fire and generate heat. It is one of the most versatile forms of bending because the fire is inspired from within the bender, and it is almost limitless in terms of shape. Because fire is primarily powerful and offensive, this leaves Mako weak in defense, and so he must compensate in other ways.
As a sub-technique to firebending, he can also create lightning. He is first seen using this as a job to help create energy for a Republic City power plant, but later he uses lightning in battle. Lightning is directed from the user's fingers to his target, and Mako can reach short to medium distances with it. He is also shown withstanding an electric attack in which he redirects the current.
His bending is his primary weapon in battle, but probending has trained Mako to be quick on his feet and versatile with his body. Probending movements are largely inspired by those in boxing, and so compared to benders in the past series, his techniques are more "modern," or at least contemporary to Republic City's time.
Lastly, Mako has a good set of street smarts on him. He displays playful trickery with his "fire sneeze" trick, and he can read between the lines in terms of what gangsters are looking for.
Items/Weapons: Besides the clothes on his back, the one maybe useful item Mako will have on him is a pair of handcuffs. The other two items will be an Officer's training manual and a little black book. But hey, it's a hard knock life.
Sample Entry: video
[Mako has been around for a little while, but he's used the communication device for scoping out any useful information of the place more than anything else. Finally he has good reason to make an announcement.
And he HATES it.
Mako sighs while fidgeting with the stupid phone. His expression is grumpy, but that isn't unusual for those who know him.]
I really didn't want it to come to this. Lately I've been hearing alllll about my eyebrows, of all the things—! [Wait. Stay cool.]
Alright, they're a little thick and they have this, this shape. I know this, because they've been on my face for the past eighteen years. But since we're all acting like they jump off my face at night to go tie everyone's shoes together when we're all sleeping, I've decided to open forum for you guys to get it all out of your systems. Have at it.
And if I hear about my eyebrows outside of this opportunity?
[He ignites a brief flame with his free hand, basically the firebending equivalent of a drop-mic before he ends the feed.]
Sample Entry Two:
He opens his eyes a few minutes before the alarm clock beckons him to wake. Residing in this place they call Haven has made him perpetually tired, it seems, but no matter what his body rises with the sun, as if the sun itself ignites a waking flame within him. With a long sniff and a groggy sigh, he sits up on his mattress, the source of all his backaches, and rubs his face until that telltale ring. He shuts the sound with his hand and listens to his roommates' breaths some more.
Among the five of them, not one is Bolin, but his lips want to move anyway: Wake up, bro. It's time to get moving. Just the first of many prods.
Instead he stretches to a stand and stiffly walks to the bathroom. The tub has been filled with water the night previous to save their room multiple trips to the well for a while. He grabs a cup from underneath the sink and scoops up a helping of water. His hand heats up the mug to a soft boil on his way to the kitchen, where he grabs the second-to-last teabag and drops it in.
At least he's established a morning routine, but it's lonely without his brother at this point. He never quite realized how dependent he was on him for keeping his human spirit alive until now. For Mako, it had all been a matter of survival, and Bolin just happened to make him smile along the way. As he leans back against the counter and examines his roommates, all he sees now are people who are in the same situation as he is, and suddenly this morning he wants to do something with them.
So he does. They might not be Bolin or Korra or Asami, but maybe he could make a productive team out of them. A split decision moves him to dump a can of beans inside a pot and heat it up. He paces up and down their beds while one hand heats up the pot from the bottom, and the other whacks a spoon against the side.
"Guys, get up. I'm cooking breakfast." He voice is stern, but energized. One by one they begin to stir, groaning, yawning, paying attention, cussing him out, and one of them finally asks him why.
He grabs a bowl and pours a meager helping of beans into it. "We're going to Haven North today," he announces. He salts the beans and hands it over. "Here."