History Characters / TheLegendOfKorraAllies

* TallDarkAndBishoujo: In addition to having black (though graying) hair and dark armor, Lin stands nearly eye to eye [[http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gzmors1T1rnz1o8o1_500.jpg with the tall and reedy Tenzin.]]

* TwitchyEye: Tenzin gets one of these when particularly upset, such as when he finds out that Korra has snuck out to fight in a pro-bending match. [[{{http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moPjcOV30Mk}} His mother would be proud]].

* TwitchyEye: Tenzin gets one of these when particularly upset, such as when he finds out that Korra has snuck out to fight in a pro-bending match.

* IdenticalGrandson

* LastEpisodeNewCharacter: In the first season. Admittedly we did learn a little about him beforehand thanks to AllThereInTheManual.

Leader of the United Forces. According to [[http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/06/19/the-legend-of-korra-creators-preview-the-finale/ Bryan Konietzko,]] he's Zuko's grandson.

** AsskickingEqualsAuthority: He's the the ''grandson'' of the 87-year old Zuko, and TheOtherWiki lists his age as "young adult", which should put him in his early-to-mid twenties. Achieving the rank of General at such a young age means it's likely either an honorary title due to his royal blood, or was earned via pure skill and asskickery. His performance during the finale strongly suggests the latter.

Tenzin is an Airbending half-Air Nomad/half-Water Tribesman, and Aang and Katara's youngest son. He is a councilman representing the Air Nomads for the United Republic; following the events of AvatarTheLastAirbender (now a misnomer) said culture now consists of him and his family, and the Air Acolytes, a group of non-airbenders who have chosen to dedicate themselves to the continuation of Air Nomad traditions. Seeing as he is the only living master Airbender in the world following Aang's passing, he becomes Korra's airbending teacher.

These are tropes which apply generally to Tenzin's family; the last airbenders as well as his siblings - the [[SpinOffspring children]] of [[AvatarTheLastAirbender Avatar Aang and Katara]]

* CuteBookworm: She has read about her Gran-Gran's [[AvatarTheLastAirbender adventures]], mentions reading a historical saga, and is shown reading at the dinner table.

* NewAgeRetroHippie: Described as such by Mike and Bryan at Comic-Con. Also a fan of the "Secret Tunnel" song from back in [[AvatarTheLastAirbender AtLA.]]

Korra's father.

Korra's mother.

* CreepyChild: Every now and then. Her idea of romance is particularly off-the-wall (it involves mass murder, followed by suicide).

* TwentyFourHourArmor: She even wears it to parties. Also evidently the shoes are metal and worn without socks.

* [[spoiler:PuppetKing]]: [[spoiler:May be chief, but answers directly to Tarrlok. Though once Tarrlok's nature as a bloodbender is revealed, he sends the officers after him.]]

* StrongFamilyResemblance: In a half-lucid moment, Korra mistakes him for Aang (having just experienced a vision of Aang and his friends while unconscious).

* IronLady: [[AWorldwidePunomenon Pun intended]].

* AdultFear: Amon getting his hands on Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo. [[spoiler:This almost happens in Turning the Tide when the Equalists attack Air Temple Island, and causes Tenzin to leave Republic City to take his family somewhere safe.]]

-> Voiced by JKSimmons

* AdultFear: Amon getting his hands on Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo. [[spoiler: This almost happens in Turning the Tide when the Equalists attack Air Temple Island, and causes Tenzin to leave Republic City to take his family somewhere safe.]]
** And [[spoiler: actually does happen in "Endgame" when Amon captures them, and nearly de-bends Tenzin and the children before Korra and Mako save them]]
* {{Ambadassador}}: Tenzin works as a member of the United Republic Council, representing the Air Nomads. He is also an Airbending master.

** [[spoiler: BadassInDistress: He and his children were captured by Amon and were close to having their bending taken away.]]

* BerserkButton:
** Do ''not'' invoke his parents in an argument.
** In a more serious manner, harming the people he loves (such as his family, Lin, and Korra).

* GreyEyes: Fitting the first type, the spiritual and mentor type.

* InTheBlood: As much as he tries to act the part of the serene air-bending master that he is, he is just as naturally expressive as Aang, and he has more than little of Katara's hot-bloodedness. To balance it out, he's inherited the rather sweet disposition they held in common.
* LastOfHisKind: Was this in the time between his father's death and Jinora's birth. Thankfully averted now.
* LightningBruiser: Whilst he may not look it at first, as an Airbending master, he has rapid reflexes, very high agility and extremely forceful air attacks. It is thanks to this that he is the only [[spoiler: Council member to escape capture by Amon]].

* MySignificanceSenseIsTingling: Sort of. His mastery of Airbending allows him a minor sense of anticipation for incoming attacks- by feeling disturbances in the flow of air around him that even allow him to detect electricity (see BadassBeard entry above). Granted, it doesn't always work.

* NoRespectGuy: A mild version. He's quite wise, but neither the Council, Korra, or Lin tend to listen to him very often.

** Denounces pro-bending as "a mockery of the noble tradition of bending", but later on ends up cheering for Korra in an uncharacteristically enthusiastic manner during one of her matches, not unlike how his father would. Played with, though, in that he may have been cheering her successful DieOrFly moment. By episode 6 he's yelling at the referee for ignoring the Wolfbat's blatant fouls. When Lin comments on this, surprised that he even knows what constitutes a foul, he says he's been reading up on the rules since Korra joined the Fire Ferrets, apparently taking a greater interest in the sport than he'd like to admit.

** And we get this gem when Korra and Tenzin confront [[spoiler: her replacement, Saikhan]]:
--->'''Korra:''' ''[grips his chin, moving his head up and down]'' You're officially the worst [[spoiler: Chief of Police]], ever!\\
'''Tenzin:''' Calm down Korra, I'll get this sorted out. We just need to be patient. ''[Both turn away before Tenzin quickly turns back.]'' But you really are the worst. ''[points]'' Ever!

* ParentalSubstitute: While Korra's parents are still alive, they're still in the South Pole. Tenzin seems to be like an HonoraryUncle, and treats Korra much more warmly than all of the other authority figures (who either think she's a nuisance, or manipulate her). Korra also eats at the family table rather than with the air acolytes, suggesting a closer relationship than merely master/student.

* TheStoic: Tries his best to be, but Korra and the plot often have [[NotSoStoic other plans]].

* BadassFamily: Tenzin's sister Kya inherited Katara's waterbending and although Bumi has no bending, he ''is'' a [[BadassNormal Commander in the Republic Military]].

* ElementalEyeColors: Tenzin, Ikki, and Meelo have GreyEyes as airbenders tend to have (although Ikki's have appeared blue-grey and brownish-grey depending on the light). Averted with Jinora who has brown eyes.

** BlowYouAway: Tenzin and his children
** MakingASplash: Kya

* ShooOutTheClowns: While Tenzin is definitely not comic relief [[spoiler: in Episode 10 he and Pema escape Republic City with their children, who definitely ''are'' comic relief. It's then subverted in Episode 12 when Amon captures them offscreen.]]

[[folder:Pema]]

-> Voiced by Maria Bamford

* HiddenDepths: Her confession to Tenzin was actually a retroactive CrowningMomentOfAwesome. Remember how she said in episode 5 that there was some other woman Tenzin was interested in before her heartfelt confession managed to finally get Tenzin's attention? Come episode 6, and we find out that Lin Beifong used to have a romantic relationship with Tenzin, and she was the other woman Pema was talking about. So non-bending Pema actually risked the ire of a jealous and very skilled bender who, according to Tenzin, tried to get her arrested.
* LoveTriangle: She was in one with Tenzin and Lin pre-series. In the story proper she gives Korra advice on how to deal with her own.

!Jinora

-> Voiced by Kiernan Shipka

Jinora is Tenzin and Pema's older daughter. More reserved than her siblings, shown to be a polite little bookworm. However, under her sweet exterior she is still playful and hides a witty tongue.

* CuteBookworm: She has read about her Gran-Gran's [[AvatarTheLastAirbender adventures]], mentions reading a historical saga, and is shown reading at the dinner table.

* [[spoiler: LetsGetDangerous: In episode 10 along with Ikki and Meelo, when they saved Lin Be Fong from Aman's chi blockers and the Lieutenant.]]
* LittleMissBadass: With Ikki in [[spoiler: Episode 10. Extra mention for giving a PreAssKickingOneLiner too]].
* LittleMissSnarker: She's usually polite, but when she snarks, she snarks ''good.''
-->'''Tenzin:''' You ''must'' promise me your teenage years won't be like this!
--> ({{Beat}})
-->'''Jinora:''' (peering over her book) I will make no such promises.

* PreAssKickingOneLiner:
--> "Stay away from my dad's ex-girlfriend!"

* SiblingYinYang: With Ikki.

-> Voiced by Darcy Rose Byrnes

* CloudCuckooLander: Her advice to Korra on romance related to a couple going up into a [[CastleInTheSky castle in the sky]].

%% Grey eyes is not just "character with grey eyes". It requires symbolism about a character trait, and that doesn't seem to be happening here.

* [[spoiler: LetsGetDangerous: In episode 10 along with Jinora and Meelo, when they saved Lin Be Fong from Amon's chi blockers and Lieutenant.]]
* LittleMissBadass: With Jinora in [[spoiler: Episode 10]].

* OdangoHair
* ShooOutTheClowns: [[spoiler: In the episode before the two part season finale, she is PutOnABus with the Meelo, the rest of the family, and anyone else who provided a comedic role.]]
* ShipperOnDeck: For Mako and Korra.

-> Voiced by Logan Wells

* CloudCuckoolander: Meelo is... ''special.''
* {{Gonk}}: Those eyes, those teeth, good God! [[UglyCute And yet he is still adorable.]]
%% Grey eyes is not just "character with grey eyes". It requires symbolism about a character trait, and that doesn't seem to be happening here.
* {{Gasshole}}: Gets a "fartbending" scene in episode 8.
** {{Fartillery}}: Weaponizes it in episode 10.

* {{Keet}}: He is first seen ''chewing on his father's head.''
* [[spoiler: LetsGetDangerous: In episode 10 along with his sisters, when they saved Lin Beifong from Amon's chi blockers and Lieutenant.]]

** Also, in the episode where a (possible) new airbender is born, [[spoiler: Lin loses her bending]].

[[caption-width-right:250: "Show a little more backbone!"]]
-> Voiced by Mindy Sterling

Daughter of Toph Beifong, and the head of Republic City's SWAT-like Metalbending Police. Forceful and uncompromising, Lin has a soft heart under her metal armour, and will do anything to protect the safety of Republic City.

* AntiHero: [[SlidingScaleOfAntiHeroes Type]] [[GoodIsNotNice III]]. Especially cemented in "The Aftermath" when she [[spoiler: decides to handle things outside the law and take back her Metalbending officers]].

** BadassLongcoat: Adopts one in episode 9, though she's given it up by the next episode.

* ByTheBookCop: [[spoiler: Until she resolves to resign and rescue her officers outside the law]]

* DaChief: [[spoiler: Up until episode 7, where she turns in her badge so she can track down her captive men without restraint.]]
* [[spoiler:[[DyingMomentOfAwesome De-Bending Moment Of Awesome]]: Tearing an entire airship to shreds by herself in a HeroicSacrifice and then all but spitting in Amon's face when he offers to let her keep her bending in return for Korra's location.]]

* [[spoiler:DePower: In "Turning the Tides." Her bending is restored by Korra in "Endgame."]]

* [[spoiler:[[FaceDeathWithDignity Face De-Bending with Dignity]]: Unlike every single one of Amon's other victims, there are no protests or begs for mercy from Lin. She just calmly closes her eyes and accepts the inevitable.]]
* GoodIsNotNice: She rather viciously tells Korra that she hasn't done anything to deserve the gala Tarrlok throws her. While this is technically true as the party is a ploy by the councilor to butter her up [[spoiler: and shame her into joining his task force]], that's a little rough, Chief. It's later implied that she's giving Korra a hard time because she's bitter about her former relationship with Tenzin.

--> [[spoiler:'''Lin''']]: [[spoiler:Whatever happens to me... don't turn back!]]

* IronLady: [[AWorldwidePunomenon Pun intended.]]

* [[AFatherToHisMen A Mother To Her Men]]: She genuinely cares about the officers under her ranks. So, [[spoiler: when some are captured by Equalists, she is willing to resign her position as Chief of Police in order to go after them with any means necessary. She even managed to find them, but not soon enough to save them from Amon.]] Even after taking a level in niceness she's direct and decidedly brusque to Tenzin and Team Avatar, but speaking to her men in ''Out Of The Past'', her voice and eyes are gentler.

* [[spoiler:MoreExpendableThanYou: Tells Tenzin and family to escape and not worry about her, because they are the last of the airbenders, and wiping them out would end airbending forever.]]

* NotSoAboveItAll / DisproportionateRetribution / MurderTheHypotenuse: See WomanScorned.

* [[OneManArmy One Woman Army]]: Best shown in episode 9, [[spoiler:where she pretty much single-handedly liberates her captured officers from the Equalist's prison, with only minimal help from the rest of the group. ''While injured''.]]

* [[spoiler: ScrewYourUltimatum: She all but spits in Amon's face when he offers to let her keep her bending in exchange for telling him where Korra is.]]

* [[spoiler:TakingYouWithMe: Subverted. She fully intended to die taking down two Equalist airships, but she only manages to take out one before Amon subdues her and removes her bending, but leaves her alive.]]
* TallDarkAndBishoujo: In addition to having black (though graying) hair and dark armor, Lin stands nearly eye to eye [[http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gzmors1T1rnz1o8o1_500.jpg with the tall and reedy Tenzin]].

* ToBeLawfulOrGood: [[spoiler: After failing to thwart Amon not once but twice she seems to believe that the best way to help her comrades is to no longer be a police officer. She turns in her badge and picks Good.]]

* [[spoiler: TurnInYourBadge: She resigns due to repeated mistakes in trying to bring down the Equalists. However, she intends to keep fighting outside the law.]]
** [[spoiler: Subverted in that she kept the badge]].

* UnbalancedByRivalsKid:

* [[spoiler: YouShallNotPass: While fleeing on the Air Bison away from Air Temple Island with Tenzin and his family, Lin propels herself to the pursuing Equalist airships to slow them down.]]

->Voiced by DanteBasco

** AsskickingEqualsAuthority: He's the the ''grandson'' of the 87-year-old Zuko, and TheOtherWiki lists his age as "young adult," which should put him in his early-to-mid twenties. Achieving the rank of General at such a young age means it's likely either an honorary title due to his royal blood, or was earned via pure skill and asskickery. His performance during the finale strongly suggests the latter.

-->'''Iroh''' : "It's a trick!"

** [[spoiler: RedshirtArmy: ...but they turn out to be completely decimated by the Equalists underwater mines and bomber planes. Iroh himself, however, not only survives, but proceeds to single handedly wipe out a fleet of Equalist fighters on their way to bomb the backup fleet.]]

* FourStarBadass: '''And how.'''

* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: It's never brought up in the first season, but he ''is'' the grandson of former Fire Lord Zuko and the current Fire Lord (Zuko's daughter) would logically be his mother or aunt.

* UniversalDriversLicense: Takes control of an Equalist biplane[[hottip:*:notoriously very challenging to fly even for seasoned pilots in RealLife]], a vehicle that he had never encountered prior to his first battle against them. Despite a rocky start, he keeps it under control.

->Voiced by RichardEpcar

* [[spoiler: BadassInDistress: He gets captured by Amon in episode 10.]]

* InspectorJavert: Goes along with Tarrlok's more extreme policies, and answers directly to him, and thus opposes the heroes, despite being on the same side. [[spoiler: When Tarrlok is revealed as evil, Saikhan turns against him.]]

* [[spoiler:PuppetKing: May be chief, but answers directly to Tarrlok. Though once Tarrlok's nature as a bloodbender is revealed, he sends the officers after him.]]
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Double Subverted. [[spoiler: He's subordinate to Tarrlok, who probably had a hand in making him chief. After Tarrlok runs, he continues to function as chief, and tries to regain control of the city, showing an earnest desire to help people and keep the peace while doing so. He works under Tenzin for a bit, before being taken away.]]

* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: Inverted, with younger sibling Tenzin looking exasperated at the idea of having to entertain his older brother.

[[folder: Kya]]

-> Voiced by CarlosAlazraqui

-> Voiced by Alex [=McKenna=]

[[/folder]]

* NotAboveItAll / DisproportionateRetribution / MurderTheHypotenuse: See WomanScorned.

* NotAboveItAll/DisproportionateRetribution/MurderTheHypotenuse: See WomanScorned.

* TwentyFourHourArmor: She even wears it to parties.