Gnoll



Gnolls are large, brutish demi-humans that resemble a cross between a man and a hyena. They stand anywhere from 5 to 8 feet tall and are covered in fur that ranges from tan to black. Their upper extremities end in large clumsy hands that are capable of grasping tools and weapons, and their lower extremities end in paws that allows them to sprint rapidly. Known Gnoll tribes: However, their main stomping grounds is the Redridge Mountains. Recently, they have also been seen in Kalimdor, though usually under the employ of one of the Goblin cartels.
 * Rothide Gnolls (Lordaeron)
 * Shadowhide Gnolls (Azeroth)
 * Riverpaw Gnolls (Elwynn Forest, Redridge Mountains)

Gnolls are extremely violent creatures. They have been known to pick lethal fights with each other over such inane arguments as who has the longer shadow. Many wonder how these pugnacious creatures ever stand each other long enough to breed. They only gather in large groups when the oppurtunity for battle or plunder arises. They make vicious, if unreliable mercanaries, as they will go anywhere they can be offered a good fight. It is believed by some, that if the Gnolls were ever to put aside their differences long enough to band together into a single group, they would make a formidible army. While most Gnolls use melee or ranged weapons, some can use shamanistic or even warlock magic.

Like many other creatures in northern Lordaeron, the Gnolls were unable to escape the Lich King's plague. Now a number of them serve as undead minions to the Scourge.