One of the younger races of the world, Gnolls inhabit much of Lordaeron. Although somewhat intelligent, the hyena-like humanoids often spend their time fighting with each other over things such as “whose shadow is larger.” It has been said that if the Gnolls were able to stop fighting each other and organize an army, they would be quite a fearsome race.

Gnolls are commonly found as members of various mercenary and pirate organizations across the world. There is one tribe serving the Scourge, (these are an undead variety called “Rot Hides”) two other tribes serving humans and many Gnolls serve Goblins. However, as yet there are no known organizations of Gnolls serving the Alliance or Horde. While native to Lordaeron, there are a couple Gnoll tribes in western Kalimdor. It is currently unknown how the Gnolls have spread to these far reaches, though many guess it was the help of Goblins who the gnolls are often mercenaries of.

Some Gnolls wield clubs while others arm themselves with crossbows. Many Gnolls know how to use magic too, mostly shadow-magic. Gnolls often come in small groups.