Gnoll

The average gnoll views the virtues of work and self-sufficiency with distaste. Gnolls with leadership skills or who tire of sharing the fruits of their labors frequently break off from the pack alone or in a small groups to fend for themselves. Sometimes a male gnoll foolishly announces that he believes males are more fit to lead, and necessarily sets out on his own until he can find a new pack or the controversy is forgotten.   Gnolls who possess th ewill to face danger make excellent adventurers.  

Gnoll Traits

  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 cannot discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.   Scent. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.   Bully. Although gnolls are cowardly at heart, they like to disguise their fears by abusing others. You have disadvantage on saving throws against being frightened. On the other hand, whenever you make a Charisma (Intimidation) check for dealing with obviously smaller or weaker targets, you are considered proficient in the Intimidation skill an dadd double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.   Live to Fight Another Day. When you take the Disengage action, your base walking speed is increased by 10 feet.   Gnoll Weappon Training. You have proficiency with the spear, shortbow, longbow, light crossbow, and heavy crossbow.   Subraces. Although not, strictly speaking, different races, gnolls from the civilized lands live in an environment so differnt from their savage brethren that they are considered sperate subraces. Choose one of them.  

Civilized Gnolls

  As a civilized gnoll, you are well-fed and enjoy the comforts taht your primitive cousins can only dream of. You were valued as a mercenary, a temple guard, or simply a thug due to both your inherent toughness and your desire to please those that are in charge.   Obsequious. Whenever you make a Charisma (Persuasion) check for dealing with obviously bigger or more powerful targets, you are considered proficient in the Persuasion skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.  

Savage Gnolls

  As a savage gnoll, you are in touch with your animal side and understand teh ways of nature. Your tribe has been raiding the ways of nature. Your tribe has been raiding the desert or the plains for generations, and you know the land in which you live like the back of your hand.   Scavenge. Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) check for gathering food or locating water, you are considered proficient in the Surivval skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.