King Grol is a formidable and cunning goblin leader who plays a significant role in the "Lost Mines of Phandelver" adventure. As the chieftain of the Cragmaw goblin tribe, he is responsible for capturing Gundren Rockseeker, a pivotal character in the storyline. King Grol is ruthless and opportunistic, and he seeks to use Gundren's knowledge to his advantage. He resides in the foreboding Cragmaw Castle, where he oversees his tribe and their activities. His leadership is marked by a combination of fear and loyalty among his goblin subjects, making him a formidable adversary for the player characters as they venture deeper into the adventure.
If you are running 'Lost Mine of Phandelver' for a group of experience players, use this stat block in place of the standard Bugbear Stat Block to surprise your players.
- from the publisher's blurb