Shugluk is the warpriest of a tribe of Orcs that got captured and enslaved by the band of Hill Giants led by Chief Nosnra. While the tribe managed to rebel against the giants and take up residence in the caves below their fortress, Shugluk took their capture as a sign of weakness—weakness that Gruumsh would be sure to be displeased with. Unsatisfied with the state of his tribe, Shugluk set out to find a group of real warriors, aided by the all-seeing eye of his god. That was how he met a group of adventurers in the very caves he walked.
 
Together with the adventurers, Shugluk led his tribe to freedom and restored their strength. He parted with them after that, but came to their aid once again when they stormed the fortress of the fire giant King Snurre.
 
After Achilla and the Shields saved the Stalic Empire, Shugluk’s tribe was offered the opportunity to work for the state as mercenaries.