Creeper

Creeper is the main secondary antagonist of The Black Cauldron and is the King's evil henchmanFor some unknown reasons, Creeper is forced as the Horned King's Henchman. He is obviously a goblin who looked for work.

The Black Cauldron
Creeper was first seen trying to get food off the table, but the men would not let him get any. At first glance he is scared of the Horned King, and also the prisoner Iris West, both powerful sorcerers. The king is very abusive towards him, choking the poor wretch.