Damug Warfang, a Greatrat, was Firstblade, or leader, of the Rapscallion army. He was afraid of Lady Cregga Rose Eyes, and refused to go near Salamandastron while she ruled there. Following the death of his father, Gormad Tunn, Damug enlisted the help of the crafty stoat Lugworm to help him cheat in the fight against his brother Byral for the right to rule the horde. He also used Lugworm to help him rig the Throwing of the Sword ceremony to ensure that Damug would have his way in leading his army overland.