Bayar

Bayar is a Sandbender from the Si Wong Desert, and the older brother of Avatar Shen. When Kimiko arrived to recruit and train Shen for the Fire nation, Bayar insisted on coming with them to ensure that Shen did not lose touch with his roots.

Background
Bayar was born 229 AG to Zori and Yu, a Sandbender couple in the Si Wong Desert. He became an older brother 5 years later, when Shen was born. From a early age Bayar demonstrated a natural talent for Sandbending, and by age 15 he was the most powerful bender in his tribe. In 244 AG, his father passed away, forcing Bayar to take on a more active role in raising his younger brother. In 248 AG, Bayar discovered that Shen was the Avatar, and his status as the most important person in the tribe was lost.

Book 1
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Book 2
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Book 3
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Personality:
Bayar is a very proud man, and will sing the praises of himself and Sandbender culture while harshly refuting any nay-saying about either. He’s used to fighting for his life, and a consequence of this is a need to puff himself up and hide any sign of weakness.

Years of being on top was recently shaken by his brother’s Avatardom, and this loss has created a new fear in him: He doesn’t like change or surprises and craves any form of stasis/constancy/order, such as his relationship with Shen. He’s terrified of losing that and will act very hostile towards anything he perceives as a threat to that relationship. He will quickly do anything he can to feel more in control.

Bayar has some feelings of envy towards Shen, but is aware of these feelings and tries to fight against them. He is also very reverent of spirits, but knows little about them.

Earthbending
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Sandbending
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