Mullein Braggwuth Barshaw was the Commanding Scout Major in the Long Patrol of Lord Asheye, with whom he was close friends. He was also the comrade of Colonel Thropple. Along with Asheye, Mullein assisted with sending Mad Maudie to find Gorath the Flame. He was known for being an expert scout and strict disciplinarian.
Barshaw was later promoted to general. He was one of only four hares known to hold the rank of general, the others being Dorothea Duckfontein Dillworthy, Bucko Bigbones, and Flurry Flackbuth.