Tenzin and Pema are the parents of Meelo. Tenzin, the youngest son of Avatar Aang and Katara, grew up as the only other airbender in the world besides his father. Being the only airbending master after Aang's passing, he became Korra's airbending teacher. Tenzin also played an important political role in Republic City and in the continuation of the Air Nation and survival of airbending techniques. Pema, although not an airbender herself, is a central figure in the family, offering emotional support. She was also the mother of 3 confirmed airbenders, making her crucial to the survival of the airbending art.