The Edgewalker Khern (LG male Chosen ranger 3/psychic warrior 3) is a gifted inquisitor. He has been sent to investigate the recent developments in the dark jungle of Shanjueed, a quest that happens to coincide with the PCs' arrival in the wild zone. Khern is very suspicious of the foreigners and their motives, and he acts to prevent them from forming an alliance with the altavar of the jungle. However, his primary interest is gathering information, and if the adventurers are diplomatic, Khern's knowledge of the wild zone could help them all get out alive.