Dujek Onearm

Dujek is the senior commander of Paran’s military hierarchy. Tattersail thinks he might protect Paran, but warns that he may not defy Tayschrenn to do so.

As Adjunct, Lorn speaks for the Empress and negotiates military plans with High Fist Dujek. She supports his command against Tayschrenn's interference, while recognizing his independent judgment.

Tattersail recalls being sent to the veteran 5th before returning to a post under Dujek’s command. She believes Dujek might protect Paran, though his soldiers’ safety could take precedence.

Dujek is the High Fist leading the campaign, while Tayschrenn is the Empress's High Mage. Dujek challenges him to speak plainly and shows suspicion about the plan and its casualties.

Dujek is Whiskeyjack’s High Fist and former superior. Their shared military history and mutual loyalty run deep, and Whiskeyjack intends to stand beside him if Dujek makes a move against the Empire.

Dujek commands Malazan forces under the Empress and negotiates troop deployments with Lorn, though he resists policies that endanger his soldiers and the Empire.

Dujek remembers Toc the Elder as a friend and speaks warmly of him to his son.

Dujek knows Toc's standing as a soldier and Claw operative, and warns Lorn that Toc's reputation makes him a target in Pale.

Brood commands forces opposing the Malazan campaign. Dujek describes him as an adept commander who has repeatedly made the Malazans pay for their mistakes.