Full Name: Mei Fong
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Element: Fire
Birthplace: Fire Nation Capital
Position: Fire Nation General
Personality: Mei Fong is a no-nonsense, cross me and you'll regret it type of man. He is known to be an iron-fisted leader, but willing to die in the event his soldiers needed support when retreating. For the most part, Mei is hard shelled, but really cares for the men and women he directs, and leads into battle. Mei's greatest passion in life is serving his nation, but meeting the Avatar runs a close second. He usually introduces himself in an official capacity as General Mei Fong of the Fire Nation, however he prefers to be called Mei.
Abilities: Mei Fong is what many people consider a master interrogator, and can peel even the most secret information from just about anyone. Mei is practiced in the arts of Tai Chi aand Kung Fu, and frequently uses it in combat, both to reflect, and prevent attacks. It is rumored that no man has ever touched Mei Fong, that he is like a ghost, seen, but untouchable. Mei tends to use Firebending as a last resort, prefering to pound his enemies using his hand to hand combat. Mei can also summon lightning, which he usually uses when he is forced to Firebend, or when he wants information. Mei has learned how manipulate lightning into a cattleprod, an easy way to zap his unfortunate victim until he has the information he is asking for.
Appearance: Mei Fong is built like a tank, ripped physical features paired with a charming smile, he rarely has any trouble with rebels, or bandits, as he is an intimidating person to look upon.
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 235lbs solid muscle.
Eyes: Yellow
Hair: Black
Mei Fong is fond of long walks on the beach, and moonlit rides...no. Mei Fong is a military genius, and strategist, with a cold demeanor and demanding personality, he tolerates no disobedience from his men, unless lives are dependent on instantaneous action. Mei dresses in the usual attire for a Fire Nation general, and never strays from military attire unless he has to. He will never ask his men to do something he wouldn't do himself, and will be the last man to retreat, and first to attack whenever the chance presents itself. Mei is fair, loyal, and noble, yet has a dark side in the face of treason. Mei has scars from blades across his chest, and arms, a result of his being the last man to retreat when a platoon he had been part of before he had been anything more than a grunt. He carries these scars as a reminder of his past mistakes, he knew his commanding officer's mental capacity had been compromised, but couldn't bring himself to disobey orders until it was too late.
Weaponry & Other Gear: Gold inlaid Steel dagger, inscribed with the words,
"栄誉 の栄光 誇り" "Honor Glory Pride".
History: Mei was born in the Fire Nation Capital, and was orphaned at a young age. His aunt was the one to raise him, but she had always avoided children, as she prefered to party, and gamble, rather than have responsibility. As a result, Mei learned to take care of himself, cooking and cleaning without supervision before he was old enough to attend school. By the time he was of schooling age, his aunt had amassed a huge debt, and was wanted by many known thugs in and outside the city walls. This was Mei's first real test as a man, though he was only 12 at the time. One night, late, and quiet, the doors to his aunt's house were smashed in, and three men began tearing through the house, searching for their boss's money, or Ms. Kai, whichever came first. Fortunately for Mei's aunt, she was out gambling again, and all they found was a young boy, determined, and glaring at the inturders. They tried to reason with him first, kids are stupid afterall, not smart enough to see through deception. He moved close to Mei, smiling warmly, "Hey there, we're here to talk to your mom, do you know where she is?", the man asked, his voice was soft, and friendly. Mei's eyes betrayed nothing of what he intended to do, he whispered something, feigning shyness, and timidity. The man stepped closer, "Say again?", he said, and Mei span , picking up a small statue of Avatar Roku that was sitting on a desk beside the boy, and he slammed it with all the force he could muster into the side of the man's head, producing a dull crack, followed by a thud as the man hit the floor. Mei didn't miss a step, he lunged forward, driving his fist into the next man's groin, the one who had been between him and the door. He dashed out into the street, screaming for help, nearly away when the third man, the only one left unharmed by Mei's bravery, drove a fist into Mei's back, forcing the air out of his lungs in a weak, pained cry, and slammed him into the ground. He lifted his fist, his hand bursting into flame, "Big mistake, kid." There was a short moment, where Mei reflected on his brief life, his parents dying, leaving him alone, his aunt being inattentive, and pretending like he didn't exist, and then these men, these men who wanted to hurt the only family he had left, the only person who he could say knew, or cared he existed. He decided then, that even if this was the end, he would prefer to be remembered as the boy who died trying to protect his aunt, rather than die as no one, he closed his eyes, and waited, but no contact was ever made, a loud, hot blast suddenly knocked the man away, and silence enveloped the street. When Mei opened his eyes, he saw a man there, bearing the uniform of a Fire Nation soldier, but without the mask. He knelt down beside Mei, "You alright, kid?", he asked, lightly shaking his shoulder, "Hey, you ok?" Mei nodded slowly, and, in a sudden, emotional outburst, he threw his arms around the soldier's neck, tears streaming down his face. The soldier was caught by surprise, but returned the embrace, "Thank you...thank you so much...", Mei managed to say. The soldier was confused, and slightly unnerved, "It was no big deal." Mei wished he could tell this soldier everything, how he was an orphan, how his own aunt despised his existance, how he felt he was unworthy of being saved, but he settled for tightening his grip. It was in that moment that Mei decied being a solider was what he wanted most. The years passed quickly after that, his aunt passed away when Mei turned 18, she had died in her sleep after a particularly heavy drinking binge. Mei had turned his all his will power into training, finding several suitable teachers, he worked three jobs, and spent most of his time counting change to survive, but he evolved into a great warrior, enlisting in the Fire Nation army at age 21, he started off as a scout, climbing trees, and mountains to map out terrain. He climbed the ranks quickly, however, becoming a general in less than five years. He's spent the last five years of his life crushing bandit, pirate, and rebellion groups across the globe. Where ever help is needed, his ship can be seen crossing the ocean to lend aid to whoever needs him. It is rumored that where ever he goes, he asks of the Avatar, and her whereabouts, always hopeful of meeting the person upon whom the world's balance depends.
