Daragix is really there at the request of his master priests and the Chieftain. He knows he doesn't have the intellect or force of personality to be a leader, and is mainly there to protect and keep the other Champions living. He's more than content to let someone else make the decisions.
Sorry you all waited so long for such a miserable post from me. This turned into an increasingly unpleasant week at work with an rapid influx of several new emotionally disturbed students being added to almost all of my classes. I'll get you all back on track ASAP.