Gnoll
shemurch (/ʃɛmurʧ/ , "the people" in Gnollspeak)
Gnolls are a rare race of sentients known for their large bodies, course fur, and reverence for the Dæmonic Court. They resemble anthropomorphic hyenas. Many Brasiite view the gnolls as a scourge of the dunes.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Gnolls resemble large hyenas with spotted or striped course fur. The gnoll upper body is heavily muscled compared to a human, but the digitigrade legs seem disproportionately slender. Different lineages of gnolls will have different markings and gnolls tell tribal ancestry through the markings. They have short tails (about 1-2 fl in length) that are bristled with fur. Gnolls also have a bristly tail typically 1-3 fl long.
Gnolls have a strong scent that is generally unpleasant for non-gnolls.
Biological Traits
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Dexterity score increases by 1.Size
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Bite
Your bite counts as a natural weapon and thus can be used to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.Rampage
When you reduce a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on your turn, you may use a bonus action to move up to half your speed and make a bite attack.Gnoll Training
You have proficiency in your choice of one of the following skills: Intimidation, Perception, or Stealth.Languages
You speak, read, and write Common and Gnollspeak.Genetics and Reproduction
Gnolls are seasonal breeders who procreate mostly in spring. A single female gnoll can expect a litter of two to five children.
Growth Rate & Stages
A typical gnoll could reach the following milestones:
- Adolescence at year 10
- Adulthood at year 14
- Death from old age at year 60
Ecology and Habitats
Gnolls thrive in shrublands, savannas, and deserts.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Gnolls are carnivores with slight omnivore tendencies.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Gnolls have short snouts, sharp teeth, and black eyes. The eyes shine yellow in moonlight.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Almost all gnolls are in Brasi. They live in matriarchal tribes as Gnoll Brasiite outside of the city-states.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Gnolls have fantastic vision at night and very keen auditory and olfactory senses.
Lifespan
60 years
Average Height
Males are typically 7.2 fl. Females are typically 7.6 fl.
Average Weight
1.9 ± 0.3 myobi ( 295 ± 45 lbs)
Average Physique
Gnolls are large, hulking, and very strong.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Gnoll fur is a light tan with dark tan stripes or spots. There is a large, black mane that starts at the crown of the head and follows the spine.
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