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| Other languages: | German: Rattentroll Hungarian: Förmedvény Russian: Тролль Farsi: هسلیش |
| Notables: |  Hulda Reaper Sal ButrellSammy Herman Nimerfro Walter Dempsey
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A Hässlich (HAYS-likh; Ger. "ugly", pl. Hässlichen) is a troll-like Wesen that first appeared in "Pilot". They seem to make up the majority of the Reapers.
Characteristics
As depicted in the comic book series.
Hässlichen are generally large and bulky creatures. Upon woge, they gain leathery skin, a large nose, and sharp, needle-like fangs. They also lose all facial hair when they woge and gain creases running through their forehead. Interestingly, there seems to be a variation in their species, as some Hässlichen are bald in their true form, but all the ones who are Reapers still have their hair. Likewise, some Hässlichen gain large goblin-like ears, while others keep their normal ears. Their skin tone also varies from a yellowish green to a brown or tan color.
They are stronger than humans and are able to match blows with a Grimm. They appear to be as strong as Blutbaden, but they are not as fast. Hässlichen are also incredibly durable. They are able to take multiple shots from a handgun before they die, as well as knife wounds and excessive blunt force. However, they are still as vulnerable as a human to other methods of death, such as beheading or having a crossbow bolt hit them in the neck. They also don't get tired easily. They possess their great strength and durability regardless if they woge or not.
Behavior
Hässlichen who do not join the Reapers seem to have formed their own mob-like organizations, with a focus on racketeering. They have a natural interest in bridges and have found their niche in inspecting bridges. The Hässlichen believe that all bridges are theirs and demand payment for the right to build new ones. There is an ongoing feud between Hässlichen and Eisbibers, as the latter are often involved in construction, though the Hässlichen have traditionally held the advantage due to the Eisbibers' desire to avoid conflict with them. If their victims refuse, Hässlichen have no qualms about killing to set an example to others. In fitting with their personas, Hässlichen seem to prefer "old school mob stuff," such as drowning a victim in liquid cement. To Hässlichen, their racketeering ways are not merely about the money, but about protecting their empire. To that end, they are even willing to threaten or kill other innocent Eisbibers, even if they're unrelated to the construction.
Despite their power, most Hässlichen seem to fear Grimms and would rather run than face them. Only a handful have the courage and power to join the Reapers. Those that successfully do are regarded by others of their kind with awe and more than a little fear. As such, despite being of the same race, Hässlichen are reluctant to call on the Reapers for aid, regarding it as "going nuclear." Reaper Hässlichen don't seem to feel much kinship towards their own kind outside of their group, as two Reapers were willing to violently interrogate Sal Butrell and threaten him with death had he not helped them get to Nick, despite Butrell's great-uncle also having been a Reaper.
Season 1 Blu-ray Grimm Guide Profile
| “ | A troll-creature equipped with a large scythe. The scythe carries the inscription "Erntemaschinen von den Grimms," which translates to "Reapers of the Grimms." Pointed ears and protruding eyes, along with wrinkled and blemished complexion. The Hässlich is often behind organized crime activity and gambling rings. | ” |
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Trivia
| Season 1 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "Pilot": ✓ |
"Bears Will Be Bears": X |
"Beeware": X |
"Lonelyhearts": ✓ |
"Danse Macabre": X |
"The Three Bad Wolves": X |
"Let Your Hair Down": X |
"Game Ogre": X |
"Of Mouse and Man": ✓ |
"Organ Grinder": X |
"Tarantella": X |
| "Last Grimm Standing": X |
"Three Coins in a Fuchsbau": X |
"Plumed Serpent": X |
"Island of Dreams": X |
"The Thing with Feathers": X |
"Love Sick": X |
"Cat and Mouse": X |
"Leave It to Beavers": ✓ |
"Happily Ever Aftermath": X |
"Big Feet": X |
"Woman in Black": X |
| Season 4 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "Thanks for the Memories": X |
"Octopus Head": X |
"The Last Fight": X |
"Dyin' on a Prayer": X |
"Cry Luison": X |
"Highway of Tears": X |
"The Grimm Who Stole Christmas": ✓ |
"Chupacabra": X |
"Wesenrein": ✓ |
"Tribunal": ✓ |
"Death Do Us Part": X |
| "Maréchaussée": X |
"Trial by Fire": X |
"Bad Luck": X |
"Double Date": X |
"Heartbreaker": X |
"Hibernaculum": X |
"Mishipeshu": X |
"Iron Hans": X |
"You Don't Know Jack": X |
"Headache": X |
"Cry Havoc": X |
| Season 5 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "The Grimm Identity": X |
"Clear and Wesen Danger": X |
"Lost Boys": X |
"Maiden Quest": X |
"The Rat King": X |
"Wesen Nacht": X |
"Eve of Destruction": X |
"A Reptile Dysfunction": X |
"Star-Crossed": X |
"Map of the Seven Knights": X |
"Key Move": X |
| "Into the Schwarzwald": X |
"Silence of the Slams": X |
"Lycanthropia": X |
"Skin Deep": X |
"The Believer": X |
"Inugami": X |
"Good to the Bone": X |
"The Taming of the Wu": X |
"Bad Night": Ref |
"Set Up": Ref |
"The Beginning of the End": X |
| Comic Appearances | ||||
| Volume 1: Issues 0-5 Flashbacks |
Volume 1: Issues 6-12 ✓ |
"The Warlock": X |
"Portland, Wu": ✓ |
Volume 2: X |
| Novel Appearances | |||
| "The Icy Touch": ✓ |
"The Chopping Block": X |
"The Killing Time": X | |