Fire Nation

"The Fire Nation is one of the world's four nations and five sovereign states. It is an absolute monarchy led by the Fire Lord and home to most firebenders. Geographically, the nation is located along the planet's equator in the western hemisphere and is composed of several islands. Its capital is simply known as the Fire Nation Capital."

"The Fire Nation is the second-largest nation in terms of area, following the Earth Kingdom, while its economy is the most powerful in the world; its strong industrial sector and extensive technological developments not only enabled the Fire Nation to create an extremely powerful military, but also initiated the worldwide modernization and globalization. It is the strongest and most advanced country in the world."

- Fire Nation, Avatar Wiki

Appearance
"Being the second largest nation, there is minor degree of physical diversity among members of the Fire Nation. Its citizens tend to have black or brown hair, often styled in a bun or ponytail. Their eyes are golden, amber, or bronze in colon, with brown being a rare alternative. The people often have light skin tones, though many poorer citizens have darker complexions."

"Traditional colours worn throughout the nation range from vibrant reds and yellows to more muted browns and black. Members of the army wear red, black, and brown uniforms."

Culture
"The dress code and symbols of the Fire Nation are modelled after fire, naturally. Like the other nations, it is based on its elemental colour, in this case, red."

"The Fire Nation's worldview upholds that only unity, centralism, and strict order can ensure stability and prosperity."

"Fire Nation society places a great emphasis on respect and honour, especially toward the nobility and elders; the concept of the famed Agni Kai stems from these beliefs. Should one be honoured enough to be in the presence of a member of the Royal Family, that person needs to prostrate themselves in respect or risk being challenged to an Agni Kai to avenge the disrespected Royal's honour. Upon coming into contact with an elder or superior, it is polite to bow down. Unlike in other parts of the world, this bow consists in placing a hand in a straight fashion with the other being fisted placed underneath it vertically. This represents the superior standing with one below him, bowing. In addition, when receiving an order in the Fire Nation by a superior it is common to not bow, but make the hand symbol. Bowing is required upon greeting to one, when something nice has happened, after business, and leaving. The Fire Nation is known for its intensive and excessive cult of personality, especially concerning the Fire Lord. It is common to keep pictures of the Fire Lord clearly visible in schools and public buildings, while massive statues are often erected in honour of the ruler. This is accompanied by strong glorification, although the monarchs are still regarded as humans – unlike the Earth King, who is said to be 'an icon, a god to his people'."

"Women in the Fire Nation are given more freedom than in the other Nations and are even able, and sometimes encouraged, to join the police and the Domestic Forces"

Names
Chinese/Japanese names, particularly containing ‘Z’. ‘Lee’ is a very common name.

e.g. Zuko, Azulon, Azula, Ozai, Ty Lee, Mai, Kuzon, Iroh, Roku, Sozin, Ursa, Piandao

Traits
+2 Charisma; +1 Constituion