Burra

Burra was a Force-sensitive Kel Dor from the planet of Dorin and member of the Baran Do Sages, a Force-based organization on Dorin. He later became a member of the Hidden Ones, a secret sect of the Baran Do dedicated to preserving the Order's knowledge, should the Order ever be destroyed. He was present in 43.5 ABY, when Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker&mdash;recently exiled for dereliction of duty&mdash;and his son, Jedi Knight Ben Skywalker, arrived on Dorin to search for Master of the Baran Do Order Koro Ziil. After a short time training with the Baran Do, the Skywalkers discovered the Hidden Ones, and went with senior combat instructor Charsae Saal to a system of caverns located deep beneath the surface of Dorin that were home ot the Hidden Ones. Burra, who, at the time was one of the oldest members of the Hidden Ones, revealed to Luke and Ben the location of a secret turbolift chamber out of the caverns after Luke defeated Koro Ziil&mdash;who had become the Hidden Ones' leader&mdash;in combat.

Biography
Burra was a male Force-sensitive Kel Dor from the planet of Dorin and a member of the Baran Do Sages, a Force-based organization on Dorin. Sometime after 19 BBY, the Hidden Ones&mdash;a secret sect of the Baran Do dedicated to preserving the Order's knowledge so that, if the Baran Do were destroyed, they could restore the Order&mdash;were created by Baran Do Sage Tokra Hazz. At some point in his life Burra joined the Hidden Ones.

In 43.5 ABY Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker was exiled from Coruscant and the Jedi Order for failing to prevent Jedi Knight Jacen Solo's fall to the dark side of the Force. He and his son, Jedi Knight Ben Skywalker, travelled to the Baran Do temple on Dorin to speak with Master of the Order Koro Ziil, hoping to find out more about what caused Jacen Solo's fall to the dark side. They were told, however, that Ziil had died, so they decided to stay and train with the Baran Do Sages for a while. During their stay, the Skywalkers attended senior combat instructor Charsae Saal's dying ceremony&mdash;a ceremony in which a Sage pretended to die, and then travelled to the Caverns of the Hidden One, a system of caverns home to the Hidden Ones. Luke wasn't fooled by Saal's "death", however, and after searching the site, the Skywalkers found Saal alive and&mdash;realizing that Ziil was likely still alive as well&mdash;travelled with Saal to the caverns. Once there, they found that Ziil was in fact alive, and had become the leader of the Hidden Ones, known as the Hidden One.

Luke developed a theory that the Hidden Ones&mdash;by rejecting life and vitality, and accepting death&mdash;had all but turned their backs on the Force. Burra, who, by this time was one of the eldest members of the Hidden Ones, debated the topic with Luke briefly, telling him that they had discussed the theory that Luke proposed. Burra also revealed that the Hidden Ones didn't vote; that their leader decided everything. Burra later came to Ziil's throne chamber when the Skywalkers announced that they were having a naming ceremony&mdash;a ceremony where new members of the Hidden Ones chose their new names. But once the Hidden Ones had gathered, Luke revealed that he intended to change the Hidden Ones' own names. Burra witnessed Ben duel Charsae Saal&mdash;now known as Chara&mdash;with hardwood staffs in an attempt to prove Luke's point. Even after Ben defeated Chara, who was by far Ben's superior, Ziil would still not listen to reason, claiming that Luke had just brainwashed Chara into believing what he was saying. To resolve this problem, Ziil revealed that he had told those on the surface that the Skywalkers had died when a cave collapsed, and so would no longer need their oxygen-nitrogen canisters. Without the canisters, the Skywalkers would die from Dorin's helium-rich atmosphere within the next couple of days. Burra finally protested against Ziil, but he refused to listen, even other Hidden Ones&mdash;including the female Kel Dor Ithia&mdash;spoke out against him. Ziil finally confronted Luke in a duel of Force powers, which Luke won. Ziil decided to reverse his decision on killing the Skywalkers, but would not change his mind on the matter of letting no one leave. At last, to Ziil's great dismay, Burra revealed that he knew of a secret turbolift chamber which led to the surface of Dorin. Luke, Ben, and the Hidden Ones then returned to the surface.

Personality and traits
"That is not our way, Master."

- Burra to Koro Ziil, on the matter of killing the Skywalkers

Burra was one of the eldest members of the Hidden Ones, and was thus very trusted by Koro Ziil. Burra seemed to be set in tradition, as he hadn't questioned the wisdom of the Hidden Ones until Luke debated with him on the subject. Burra was no fool, however, and came to see that Luke was right. He was still loyal to his leader, however, and was hesitant to reveal the secret exit to the Skywalkers.

Powers and abilities
Burra was a Force-sensitive, but as a member of the Hidden Ones his ability to touch the Force diminished. He was also a senior member of the sect, being one of the eldest present in the caverns. Burra was likely a leading member of the sect, as he was apparently deeply trusted by Koro Ziil, being one of the few other Hidden Ones&mdash;perhaps the only other&mdash;who knew of the secret exit from the caverns.

Behind the scenes
Burra was created by established Star Wars author Aaron Allston for his novel&mdash;and the first in the 9-part Fate of the Jedi series&mdash;Outcast.

Appearances

 * Outcast