The Chieftain of New Fahrun, he is the father of the Orsimer Darmok who has been exiled. The reason is not certain among many of the members of the Stronghold, only Maknok, Darmok, and Nakra being the ones to know the real story.
Some say he is a weak chieftain, not doing the best or knowing the best ways of leading the Stronghold against its issues and enemies. With Darmok being exiled, however, those that could challenge Maknok are small in number and some prefer to wait for Darmok to take his rightful place instead of usurping his right.