Riftun was Captain of the Ratguard. He badly mistreated the slaves of Riftgard, more, perhaps, than any other beast. He was the highest-ranking Ratguard, for he knew about the importance of King Sarengo's crown and pawring, but his second-in-command, Lieutenant Flith, did not. Riftun accompanied Princess Kurda and her brother on their voyage to recapture Triss, Welfo and Shogg, to ensure that "Kurda and Bladd don't kill each other." The Freebooter crew of Plugg Firetail took an instant dislike to him, especially the weasel Tazzin.