Hakoda is a warrior and leader of the Southern Water Tribe at the South Pole. He is the father of Aang, the Avatar's friends Katara and Sokka. Following the death of his wife Kya at the hands of the Fire Nation's Southern Raiders, Hakoda leaves his children to be raised by their grandmother Kanna when goes to fight the Fire Nation 98 years into the Hundred Year War.Background: He is a skilled igloo builder, weapons maker, and ship captain. He passes on his head for strategic thinking and his bravery to his son.He recognized his daughter Katara's waterbending skill early and encouraged her to develop it, understanding how important it would be in protecting their people.As a child, he was good friends with Bato. Show less «