
Mako even came into close contact with the leader of the triad, Lightning Bolt Zolt, and was able to learn the techniques of lightning generation and redirection from him. This attitude brought him in contact with the criminal organization known as the Triple Threat Triad, for whom he collected money for bets and ran numbers. Both of them also ran small-time scams during much of their youth. He often resorted to his firebending to protect himself and Bolin on the streets. Being the elder brother, with no knowledge of his relatives, he was forced to take on adult responsibilities from that point on, depriving him of the majority of his childhood.Īs an orphan, Mako did whatever was necessary in order to survive along with his brother.

When he was eight, Mako witnessed his parents being killed by a firebender, leaving Bolin, his younger brother, as his only immediate family and his treasured red scarf as the sole memento of his father. Mako was born the son of an Earth Kingdom man named San and Naoki, a Fire Nation woman, two years before Bolin. Mako and Bolin posed with their parents for a photo.

Mako, with the help of his teammates, was able to lead the team to second place in the championship.

His aspirations changed, however, when he met Avatar Korra, who joined the team to replace Hasook and became a loyal friend.

He formed a pro-bending team with his brother and Hasook and aspired for his new career to bring him fame and fortune. Mako always wore his signature red scarf that was once his father's, who was murdered along with his mother when he was a boy. Relationships Mako's relationships Image gallery (264) Mako is a firebender from a multicultural family who grew up on the streets of Republic City as an orphan with his younger brother, Bolin. David Faustino More about Mako History Book One: Air (152 AG - 170 AG)īook Two: Spirits (171 AG - Harmonic Convergence)
