I often wondered if that character was somehow inspired by Jack from Mass Effect.

Think about it



-insanely powerful ? check!

*explosive bending for P'li

*biotics for Jack



-issues with autorities, spent years in prison? check!

*North Pole for P'li

*Blue Suns' Purgatory Station for Jack



-Bad temper? check!

(I almost expect P'li to call Asami 'Cheerleader'!)



-Long brown hair shaved on the sides? check!

*Jack had that very hairdo in Mass Effect 3



-Tatoo? check!

*on the forehead for P'li

*Everywhere -as far as we know- for Jack



I rest my case, your honor

(and happy hols)