Skipper was a male otter of Mossflower Woods directly descended from the Taggerung, Rillflag, Filorn and Deyna I and inherited some of their skills. He was the uncle of Churk and Rumbol. He rescued Bikkle and Ruggum from the serpents with Log-a-Log Groo. Skipper was visited by Martin the Warrior in a dream sequence and was told to give Martin's sword to Trisscar Swordmaid. He was involved in battles at Brockhall and Riftgard. Abbot Apodemus once invited him to become Champion of Redwall, but he declined and became Master of Arms.