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all goolls. It's also possible, though quite rare, for a war
(Chaotic)
might be led by a flind-the scarcest and strongest of
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Leadership. I am not part of the pack. I am above it.
witherlings, while one that enjoys Yeenoghu's favor
will die by my hand. {Evil)
through hard times might contain a number of gnoll
Self.Sufficiency. When the time comes, even my allies
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as the gnolls themselves. A war band that has been
band, and sometimes these beasts are as numerous
must find a way to kill and eat them first. (Chaotic)
apart their foes. A pack of hyenas is always part of the
Paranoia. Others are planning to kill and eat me. I
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rely on natural savagery rather than weapons to tear
worthy of his fury remain. (Evil)
and attacking at range, and the flesh gnawers, which
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Destruction. Yeenoghu will return when only those
bulk of the force are the hunters, specialists in sneaking
{Evil)
assaults. Augmenting the warriors that comprise the
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Slaughter. If I destroy the weak, I please Yeenoghu.
ent attributes and thus different roles in the war band's
Strength. I must remain strong to survive. (Any)
The gnolls that make up the rank and file have differ-
Ideal
d6
the same composition.
GNOLL/CULTIST IDEALS
and other creatures, and no two of these groups have
A gnoll war band is likely to contain a variety of gnolls
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My berserk fµry makes a rabid dog look gentle.
ANATOMY OF A WAR BAND
I have no fear of death and welcome- it in battle-.
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growls and shrieks.
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6
Ustar
lgnar
I have stopped using language and instead rely on
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5
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fyeth
Ulthak
3
I hate the sun and travel only by night.
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4
Ethak
Otal
2
The best enemy to fight is one caught by surprise.
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Andak
Orrom
3
destruction.
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2
Oduk
Alark
Once an enemy defies me, I dedicate everything to its
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tmmor
Aargab
d6
Personality Trait
Gnoll Name
d12
Gnoll Name
d12
GNOLL/CULTIST PERSONALITY TRAIT
GNOLL NAMES
blessed followers among humans, ores, and other races.
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Weapon still embedded in old wound
rectly from Yeenoghu. The same applies to Yeenoghu's
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Horrific smell of rot
usually fangs, pack lords, and flinds, receive names di-
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Covered in weeping sores
name and would have little use for one. Powerful gnolls,
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Drool is mildly acidic
than whines, growls, and shrieks, most gnolls lack a
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Loud, wheezing breaths
As befits creatures with a language that is little more
Vestigial twin embedded on back
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GNOLLNAMES
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Covered in burn wounds
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Walks with a severe timp
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My arrogance causes me to overlook opportunities.
4
Missing an eye
the opportunity to outwit me.
3
Fur matted with dried blood
My desire to torment my foes sometimes gives them
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2
Infested with maggots
4
Deep down inside, I am terrified I will fail Yeenoghu.
Missing an arm
My supposed allies are my first victims.
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Physical Feature
dl 2
2
I flee from opponents that can match my strength.
GNOLL/CULTIST PHYSICAL FEATURES
I lack tactical g_uile and rely on overwhelming attacks.
Flaw
d6
give it characteristics similar to Yeenoghu cultists.
GNOLL/CULTIST FLAWS
that is more intelligent or social than the usual, you can
corrupted to the worship ofYeenoghu. To portray a gnoll
tion the characters need or could even be former friends
strong to blunt their power.
a war band. This humanoid rabble might have informa-
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I devour the weak to purge them from the world, the
is provided by the cultists that sometimes accompany
noghu.
The only real opportunity for interaction with gnolls
5 If i die inbattle, I ~~~--sim- ply t~;-;;eak to please Yee-
mon lord to spread death and destruction.
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Yeenoghu's omens guide my every choice.
They are collectively an elemental force, driven by a de-
strong.
Gnolls have little variation in personality and outlook.
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I cutfth~·-~eak from~·-;;r b-;;,r~"o that we remain
CULTISTS OF YEENOGHU
and gladly sacrifice myself to protect him or her.
ROLEPLAYING GNOLLS AND
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I would follow the leader of our war band anywhere
I would die before betraying the Lord of Savagery.
the band's concern.
Bond
d6
kill, and feed. Anything more sophisticated is beyond
GNOLL/CULTIST BONDS
written notes or signs. Gnolls simply wander, attack,