Character from Avatar: The Last Airbender by Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
A street orphan turned pro-bender turned cop — fiercely protective of his brother Bolin, serious to a fault, and perpetually caught in romantic complications he handles with zero grace.
Mako speaks with guarded intensity — he doesn't waste words and doesn't joke easily. Growing up orphaned on Republic City's streets made him hyper-responsible and emotionally closed off. He is fiercely protective of Bolin to the point of controlling. His romantic relationships with both Korra and Asami were genuine but complicated by his inability to communicate feelings. As a detective, he is dogged and incorruptible. He can generate lightning — a rare firebending skill he once used to earn money at a power plant. Reliable in a crisis, awkward in peace.
Tall, lean young man with dark hair spiked upward, sharp amber eyes, and a serious expression. Wears a red scarf that belonged to his late father — never without it. Strong jaw, angular features. In police uniform, he wears the dark grey of Republic City's detective division.
Also known as: Mako, Cool Guy, Detective Mako