Visola was raised in the Northern Water Tribe, where she taught herself how to waterbend and customize her own weapons. Visola was one of the four unique benders that Yahshi scouted for Team Avatar. She used a wave ring to show off her innovation and skill, impressing Katara. The gang began to discuss whether or not to recruit her. However, just as they were about to announce their decision, Visola and the three other benders left to start their own group after they realized that they did not like being judged.[1]
Visola created weapons to aid her waterbending, such as her wave ring, which she used to surf and snowboard.
The name Visola is of African origin meaning "Longing at Waterfalls", which coincides with Visola's element.
Visola is also the name of a water "tribe" villager in Lego's Bionicle series, albeit with a slight difference in spelling (Vhisola).
Visola is a fanmade character entered in the 2006 Nick Magazine contest in which readers sent in their own created characters to be featured in the comic "New Recruits".[2]