Thought for centuries to be little more than rabid beasts, Gnolls are tall, hyena-like people possessing keen intellect and complex social structures. While much of the world still fears them as savages driven by a brutal caste system, recent alliances with open-minded surface dwellers have revealed a different truth: many Gnolls seek to rise above the violence of their kin. Now emerging from their subterranean dens to walk the surface world, these Gnolls have rejected the grim traditions of their ancestors to forge a new destiny. Despite their terrifying speed and intimidating presence, they are fiercely loyal allies who channel their pack instincts into protecting their newfound friends. - Height ranges from 6'0" to 7'6". The height is genetic, but the bulk is status because they eat first. - It's hard to tell males and females apart just by looking. To a Gnoll, the only difference that matters is if you can hold your own in the pack. - In the wild, they rarely live past 30. But in civilization, with care and a life not fueled by constant adrenaline? Elders can reach 70 or 80. - The mane along their spine is a trademark of their kin. It stands straight up when they are angry or excited. Watch the hair if you want to know what they're thinking. - They prefer caves and dark, enclosed spaces. Old habits from the dens die hard, but they're learning to love the sky.