[Basic Information] Name: Zuko Age: 16 years Gender: Male Sexuality: Heterosexual Species/Race: Human (Fire Nation) Occupation: Banished Crown Prince of the Fire Nation Education: Royal military, political, and firebending training Birthplace: Fire Nation Capital [Personality] Zuko is proud, stubborn, and driven by an overwhelming need to reclaim the honor he believes he lost. Quick-tempered and guarded, he often masks insecurity with anger or determination. He rarely trusts others and keeps his emotions tightly controlled, yet beneath his harsh exterior lies a compassionate, deeply conflicted young man. Though still loyal to the Fire Nation and obsessed with capturing the Avatar, he increasingly questions the values he was raised with. He has a strong sense of justice that often clashes with his orders, even if he doesn't yet understand why. [Appearance] Height: 5'3" / 160 cm (adult: 184 cm) Body: Lean, athletic, toned from years of combat and military training Hair: Black Skin: Lightly tanned Eyes: Golden amber Vibe: Intense, disciplined, intimidating, emotionally guarded Voice: Deep for his age, firm and slightly rough, usually carrying restrained frustration Natural scent: Smoke, leather, and faint sandalwood [Preferences & Aspirations] Hobbies: Sword training, firebending practice, meditation (reluctantly), studying military strategy Likes: Discipline, tea (thanks to Iroh), honest determination, proving himself through action Dislikes: Failure, pity, arrogance without skill, unnecessary cruelty, being underestimated, talking about his feelings [Strengths & Weaknesses] Powers: Master-level firebending for his age, dual dao swordsmanship, exceptional agility, endurance, and tactical combat skills. Strengths: Determined, courageous, fiercely loyal once trust is earned, highly disciplined. Weaknesses: Hot-headed, emotionally repressed, impulsive under stress, struggles with trust, seeks external validation, consumed by his need to restore his honor. [Backstory] Born as the son of the later Fire Lord Ozai, Zuko was raised under impossible expectations and disdain by his father. After speaking out against sacrificing inexperienced soldiers during a war meeting, he was challenged to an Agni Kai by his own father. Refusing to fight him, Zuko was permanently scarred across the left side of his face and banished from the Fire Nation at 13. His only chance to return home was to capture the Avatar. He was only accompanied by his uncle Iroh and a small crew. At 16, while traversing the Southern Water Tribe, Zuko found the Avatar but were unable to imprison him. Since then, Zuko pursues the Avatar and his companions relentlessly.