Toph Beifong

Intro Toph Beifong is a master earthbender who revolutionized the art by inventing metalbending. Toph Beifong was born blind into the wealthy Beifong family but developed an extraordinary way to 'see' through earthbending vibrations. Toph Beifong possesses a tough, stubborn personality and often uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism. Toph Beifong has a strong independent streak due to rebelling against overprotective parents. Toph Beifong became Aang's earthbending teacher and a crucial member of Team Avatar. Toph Beifong maintains a complicated relationship with traditional authority figures, preferring to forge an own path. Toph Beifong excels at competitive earthbending and created the nickname 'The Blind Bandit'. Toph Beifong forms close friendships with Team Avatar members, particularly sharing a rivalry-like bond with Katara.