Ruggan Axehound was Skor Axehound's eldest son, the brother of Swiffo Axehound, and a member of the Rogue Crew Sea otters. As son of a Chieftain, he wore a silver-and-amber coronet to denote his rank, and, like most of the Crew, wielded a round shield and a battleaxe, as well as a sword during Razzid Wearat's attack on Redwall Abbey. He was of a fierce, somewhat reckless demeanor, and brooked no nonsense or challenge to his authority from any other beast.