Bark Oakley

Bark Oakley was an SDS Scout, working under the command of Earl Rufus de Winter. He had one son, Root Oakley. He rode the dragon Moonshine Shadow. The dragon Moonshine Shadow died when he neck broke.

Quote from The Dragon Whisperer
''"The Earl Rufus gently explained to Root how his father had died in an engagement with the hob goblins in the Howling Glen. Bark had discovered two hobgoblin banners beneth the mountains. Struck by a poisoned dart, he managed to reach to reach the fortress to forewarn them of the attack. Because of his bravery the SDS had won against great odds. The Earl pleged to take care of his son, and that meant that he, Root, was to be made an esquire and would begin his training immediatly." ''