Gnolls do not, however, age particularly dramatically except at the end of their lifespans, at which point the decline is sharp and deadly, quickly ending in death. Gnolls have very short lifespans when compared with other sapient humanoids, living only 30 or so years on average and maturing to adulthood at a remarkable speed. The only reliable way to tell the difference, other than through a close physical examination, is if a female is pregnant or openly nursing. In fact, so similar are male and female gnolls in appearance that they are often mistaken for one another. These may include talons, gleaming red eyes, or black fur with fiery orange spots.įemale gnolls are indistinguishable from males by size, in spite of a reputation for being shorter. It is believed by some that gnolls have traces of demonic blood, which may be evidenced by unusual features found among some of the gnoll bloodlines. Many gnolls also have a dirty yellow to reddish-gray crest-like mane that stands on end when a gnoll is angry. Gnoll skin is a greenish-gray, and their furry hide is light or dark brown marked sometimes with spots or stripes.

In part because of their height and lean musculature, gnolls are very quick compared with many other races such as humans. Though gnolls are relatively lean for their height, weighing in usually between 280 to 320 lbs, the race cuts an impressive visage. Gnolls are extremely tall, with the average member of the race standing on average between 7' and 7'6'.

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