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Name: Furu
Contact Info: kismesis [at] gmail [dot] com
Other Characters Played: Malik Al'Sayf
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Character Name: Bolin
Canon: AtLA: The Legend of Korra
Canon Point: Episode 4!
Background/History:  http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Bolin 
Previous Game History:

Bolin was in Discedo for three months, and his time there really affected him. For one, he was completely alone. During his time there, his brother and friends never showed up, and since he usually relied on Mako to take care of him and be there for him, he had to deal with not only his brother--the one person who had figuratively never left his side--but also had to learn how to fend for himself. He'd lived on the streets before, but Mako had always been there to guide and take care of him, and did a lot of the actual fending. So needless to say, Bolin got used to the idea that he would never see his brother again, and had to adjust to life without bending.

Speaking of bending! Another big thing that affected him in his time at Discedo was the chip--a small device that was implanted in him, suppressing his abilities. He was never able to get it out, and so he lived three months without being able to defend himself in the way he was able to  back home. Not only that, but he was unable to do something that had, at one time, been completely natural and easy. It was a change that was difficult to adjust to.

Bolin is essentially the same guy he was. He didn't spend enough time  in Discedo to become jaded, but he learned and had to overcome a lot of obstacles, and is a lot more street-smart because of it. Also, due to the nature of Discedo, Bolin will be extremely wary of Haven, thinking it another trick of the Scientists. He had to deal with getting his mind messed with a few times (He forgot Mako at one point, and thought he was Shizuo's brother, and had come from his world. It was awk for both of them, when they finally came to their senses.) so at first he'll probably think this is another trick.
 

Personality: 

Bolin is someone who is completely comfortable with who he is. He's not insecure, he takes his weaknesses in stride, and he acknowledges his good points. He's not vain, in any sense of the word, as he's not one to go and gloat about himself--except maybe to mako, if the subject were to come up--because he's a good person who thinks of others just as much as he thinks of himself. A great example of him being comfortable with who he is, and taking his weaknesses in stride is when he's rescued from Amon. Most guys? They would probably be embarrassed at having been saved by a girl. Or...just saved in general. Bolin, though? It doesn't phase him. He heartily thanks Korra, and admits to the situation having been scary.

 

Despite having lived a hard life--losing his parents at a young age, and living on the streets with very little/no money--Bolin still manages to keep a smile on his face in most situations. He's easy-going and laid-back, taking things in stride and being a generally bro-tastic dude. When things get tough, he somehow manages to bounce back quickly and remain cheerful and optimistic. This tends to make him slightly naive in a way, however, and it's very obvious he depends on his brother's opinion on how he should react to the world around him. An example:

 

Shady Shin: So listen. I got an offer for you. Lightning Bolt Zolt is looking to hire some extra muscle.

Bolin: Uh, I don't know, Shin. Mako told to stay away from the Triple Threats.

 

He's not relying on his own opinion of the Triple Threat Triads--though he probably doesn't think too highly of them--he's relying on what Mako told him not to do. He constantly goes to Mako for advice, and puts his brothers opinion first in most instances. That's not to say he won't do things for himself--he goes with Shady Shin, in hopes of being able to raise some money, and he asks Korra out despite what Mako says on the matter--he just values his brothers opinion, and considering the trouble he manages to get himself into, Mako's street-smarts are something he definitely relies on.

Bolin is definitely a team-player. He works well with others, and if the team is hurting in some area, he'll step in and do what he think is best for the team. While he may be a professional fighter, Bolin is actually quite non-confrontational outside of an actual fight. He would rather avoid a fight than go at someone head on--as seen in the restaurant with Korra. He kept his head down and was perfectly content with keeping to himself. Outside of that, He's got a sense of humor he isn't afraid to use, though it's a more innocent humor. He's not one to pull pranks or make jokes at the expense of others.

While not a lot bothers Bolin, and he bounces back from things relatively quickly, when things do upset him, he'll fall apart rather quickly. He doesn't seem to handle 'betrayal' very well, and when he sees Mako and Korra kissing, he cries, runs away, and goes to figuratively drown himself in noodles. In this state he acts like a little kid who didn't get his way, to the point where Mako had to physically drag him out of the restaurant while Bolin kicked and sobbed. It also affected his ability to work with his team, and they nearly lost because of it. However, despite the effect it had on him, after their near-loss, Bolin forgives his brother and Korra. Which shows a lot about him as a person, and the strong brotherly-bond him and Mako share. He's forgiving, and kind, and just an all-around good guy.

Lastly, depending on the situation, Bolin can go from modest and polite to excitable and talkative. More formal settings, on dates, or when facing serious trouble, he becomes polite and...well, modest. When he burps he seems to be somewhat embarrassed, though that quickly changes when Korra herself starts burping. Really, it depends on the situation. Around friends and his brother? He's himself. Excitable, energetic, and talkative--though he's no wordsmith, and he doesn't speak as eloquently as some do.

All in all he's a laid-back guy with a heart of gold. He thinks of others, and does his best for his team. Though he is still a teen, and he does have his moments of despair--however, these moments are brief, and he's quick to bounce back from them.

Abilities/Powers:

Bolin's abilities are pretty straight forward! He's an Earthbender, which means he's able to manipulate the earth and shape it to his will. Throwing disks, making walls of earth--these are just a few of the things Earthbenders can do. His style of Earthbending is slightly different from, say, Toph's style. It's more 'light on his feet', adapted specifically for Pro-bending. So unlike Toph, who has a very unmovable, solid stance, Bolin is quick on his feet, which makes for quick and easy movement in the midst of a fight.

 

Otherwise his emotional strengths are:

 

• confidence in himself
• comfortable with who he is
• a genuinely good guy
• a team-player
• laid-back
• dependable
• forgiving

Sample Entry: Here is a link!
Sample Entry Two:

When he wakes up, his first thought is that it’s some prank. A practical joke? But this didn’t…seem like something anyone he knew would do. Besides, he didn’t recognize the area. It didn’t even look like it belonged anywhere near Republic City. Sure, there were some less-than-savory places around town, but this was….this was bad.

Was it Amon and his Chi-blocking lackeys? 

He doubts it. Even that seems a little far-fetched.

He looks around; trying to shake the feeling something was wrong--off about it all. Something subtle that he couldn’t seem to put his finger on. It was more than just the bleak change of scenery, or the weird little device telling him to ‘use’ it, or the fact hisbrother, the only person he had left, was nowhere in sight. No, it was something else…and it was bugging him to no end. What was wrong…?

There’s a rustling behind him, and the knocking over of trash cans as something moves in his direction. He manages to turn in time to see some freak of nature—a monster? It wasn’t any animal he’s seen before—leaping at him, claws and fangs aimed and heading right for him. Bolin quickly moves into a stance, ready to knock it back with some killer bending--

Only

The Earth doesn't move. His bending doesn’t work, and there’s a horrible moment of dread as time seems to slow down, the monster closing in---and he couldn't bend. He couldn’t get away in time.

Teeth sink into the arm that had come up in defense—and while it was a weak protection against the animal, it was all he had. There was pain, and at that pain Bolin rushes into action, pushing the animal away and stumbling back a moment before he turns to run.

--“No, no this can’t be happening. What is—“ What is even going on?

I do have a question: Would the chip still work within Haven's setting? Or would that be something removed from within him upon arrival?