He was awarded a posthumous casualty. His only contribution to the game and he didn't live to see it. A hobgoblin smashed his poor little skull into bits. By instinct, he bit. Perhaps he was dreaming of some delectible dish, but he landed on hobgoblin neck. Killed the poor bugger. The Hob was still grinning from the satisfaction of killing this poor fling. He wore that grin as his death mask.

Nuffle seems to have a sense of humor. This poor lout was also voted MVP by the fans. I see nothing wrong with that choice.