De Groot is a male human who was introduced in Mortal Engines.
While at the Rustwater Marsh marketplace, he attempted to buy Hester Shaw from Stigwood; but was stopped when Anna Fang arrived.
He was killed by Fang, who started a fight as a diversion to free Shaw and Tom Natsworthy.
He was portrayed by New Zealand actor Michael Homick.
Description[]
De Groot was burly. His weapon of choice was a chainsaw-like weapon.
History[]
Mortal Engines[]
De Groot was one of Stigwood's "upper class" clients who attempted to buy Hester. When De Groot voiced his price, Stigwood called him stingy. Eventually, some other people fared a better price; Shaw was about to be sold before a mysterious woman - Anna Fang - jacked up the price.
After Fang killed Stigwood, De Groot was part of the fight and was stabbed in the head with a blade she installed in one of her boots.