Gnolls

The Gnolls are a independent faction, and do not side with the Horde or the Alliance. They are very violent, and will attack passersby on sight. Though appearances may be otherwise, Gnolls are moderately intelligent, and individually cunning.

Culture
Gnolls function in a tribal society, and tend to fight and bicker among themselves over mundane matters, such as which Gnoll is the tallest in the tribe. Gnolls have fierce tempers, and enjoy fighting for the sake of fighting. Gnolls of the same tribe typically have a similar appearance. Gnolls are carnivores, and consider all creatures food, including other gnolls. The crafting abilities of Gnolls are very limited, and they are not able to perform their own metal work. They do not mine or farm, but rely on a nomadic existence and hunting. Gnolls often work as hired soldiers or as raiding marauders. Gnolls have average intelligence, but are easily tricked by the involvement of food or treasure. In Gnoll society, the strongest succeed.

Combat
Gnolls prefer to attack when they have numerical advantage, relying on mass numbers and physical strength to overwhelm their opponents. They are poorly disciplined in battle, unless the tribe has a strong leader. Gnolls are capable of arranging ambushes, and seek the best possible ambush conditions.

Territories and Outposts
Gnolls reside in Lordaerons, in the Alterac Mountains and the Redridge Mountains, specifically. Gnolls live in nomadic encampments, where they reside in huts.

Tribes
Though the Gnolls have a number of tribes, the two most significant are the Redridge and Riverpaw.

Redridge
The Redridge Gnolls are found in the Redridge Mountains. There are eight known classes of Redridge Gnolls: Alpha, Basher, Brute, Drudger, Mongrel, Mystic, Poacher, and Thrasher. Their chieftain is known as Ardo Dirtpaw. Other Redridge Gnolls of importance are Yowler and Ribchaser.

Riverpaw
The Riverpaw Gnolls are found in Elwynn Forest and Westwood. There are eleven known classes of Riverpaw Gnolls: Bandit, Brute, Herbalist, Miner, Mongrel, Mystic, Outrunner, Runt, Scout, Shaman, and Taskmaster. The Riverpaw chieftain is known as Hogger. Other Riverpaw Gnolls are known as Gruff Swiftbit, Sergeant Brashclaw, and Fedfennel.