Grendel

Grendel, nicknamed Gren, is a character in the Fables comics. He is a regular at the Trip Trap Bar, and will defend his own when needed.

Book of Fables Entry
''Grendel just wants to be left alone. In the old days he terrorized Norse mead halls, but lately he can be found occupying a stool in various quiet, dumpy bars around New York. He hates the noise of the city, but must work there to afford his glamour. Despite his gruff bearing, he's fiercely loyal to those who've learned to offer him the space and silence he desires. Talking to him is like watching a time bomb tick down, it's only a matter of time.''

Background
In the Homelands, Grendel was a monster who terrorized Norse mead halls, until the hero Beowulf fought Grendel and sliced off the monster's arm. In the Exodus, Grendel flees the Homelands with the other Fables and relocates to Fabletown, New York.

The Wolf Among Us
At the Trip Trap Bar, where Gren is a regular, sheriff Bigby Wolf arrives looking for information about the Woodsman. Grendel, who has nothing but contempt for the privileged Fables at the Woodlands, transforms into his monster form and attacks Bigby, but is beaten. Later, Gren attends Lily's funeral, and is the one of the people injured by Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. At the Crooked Man's trial, Gren calls for his execution as justice for having Lily killed.

Trivia

 * He is based on Grendel from the story Beowulf.

Appearances
The Wolf Among Us (Season 1)=
 * Episode 1: "Faith"
 * Episode 2: "Smoke & Mirrors"
 * Episode 3: "A Crooked Mile"
 * Episode 5: "Cry Wolf"