Xaroc

Xaroc was left at the lair's entrance much like Tadzea and Ai had been. This little Ridgeback is feisty, but has shown an acute curiosity. His favorite pastime is watching Chilali's work as an herbalist.

Easily the most scientifically intelligent derg in the den; Xaroc created his little Leftover Residue friend "Pookie" once he could hold up a beaker. Now that he is one of the largest dergs in the clan, he has tunneled himself a laboratory deep into the mountain the lair resides in. So deep in fact that the massive explosions from his experiments are only felt as slight vibrations. Coupled with the fact that he created a vent that opens up at the top of the mountain; the lair now looks like it could be inside of an active volcano.

When asking his adoptive parents whether or not they worry about him the reply is often "At first, yes, but he always shows up for meals regardless if the mountain is smoking or not. So if he suddenly misses one we send Tadzea down to get him."

When Tadzea is questioned afterwards as to why he is the one who checks on Xaroc the only answer one gets is a shrug.