Barkjon

Barkjon was an elderly squirrel slave at Marshank. At the beginning of the book he comes close to being beaten to death by Hisk in the quarry. He is, however, saved by Martin's intervention. Martin's defiance, and that of his son Felldoh, inspire Barkjon, along with Keyla the otter and Hillgorse the hedgehog, to start to plot a slave rebellion. He is respected by the slaves, and warns Drewp at one point. He probably clashed with Drewp more often as well. He survived the final battle at Marshank, and though nothing is known of his fate, he most likely finished his life peacefully.