Barkjon was an elderly squirrel slave at Fort Marshank, and the father of Felldoh. He came close to being beaten to death by Hisk in the quarry, but was saved by the timely intervention of Martin the Warrior.
Felldoh and Martin's open defiance against Badrang the Tyrant inspired Barkjon, along with Keyla and Hillgorse, to plot a slave rebellion. He was respected by the slaves, and warned Druwp at one point.
He survived the final Battle of Marshank.