Roleplaying Gnolls and Cultists of Yeenoghu

Source: Volo’s Guide to Monsters p. 36

Gnoll/Cultist Physical Features

dice: d12	Physical Feature
1	Missing an arm
2	Infested with maggots
3	Fur matted with dried blood
4	Missing an eye
5	Walks with a severe limp
6	Covered in burn wounds
7	Vestigial twin embedded on back
8	Loud, wheezing breaths
9	Drool is mildly acidic
10	Covered in weeping sores
11	Horrific smell of rot
12	Weapon still embedded in old wound
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Gnoll/Cultist Personality Trait

dice: d6	Personality Trait
1	Once an enemy defies me, I dedicate everything to its destruction.
2	The best enemy to fight is one caught by surprise.
3	I hate the sun and travel only by night.
4	I have stopped using language and instead rely on growls and shrieks.
5	I have no fear of death and welcome it in battle.
6	My berserk fury makes a rabid dog look gentle.
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Gnoll/Cultist Ideals

dice: d6	Ideal
1	Strength. I must remain strong to survive. (Any)
2	Slaughter. If I destroy the weak, I please Yeenoghu. (Evil)
3	Destruction. Yeenoghu will return when only those worthy of his fury remain. (Evil)
4	Paranoia. Others are planning to kill and eat me. I must find a way to kill and eat them first. (Chaotic)
5	Self-Sufficiency. When the time comes, even my allies will die by my hand. (Evil)
6	Leadership. I am not part of the pack. I am above it. (Chaotic)
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Gnoll/Cultist Bonds

dice: d6	Bond
1	I would die before betraying the Lord of Savagery.
2	I would follow the leader of our war band anywhere and gladly sacrifice myself to protect him or her.
3	I cull the weak from our war band, so that we remain strong.
4	Yeenoghu’s omens guide my every choice.
5	If I die in battle, I was simply too weak to please Yeenoghu.
6	I devour the weak to purge them from the world, the strong to blunt their power.
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Gnoll/Cultist Flaws

dice: d6	Flaw
1	I lack tactical guile and rely on overwhelming attacks.
2	I flee from opponents that can match my strength.
3	My supposed allies are my first victims.
4	Deep down inside, I am terrified I will fail Yeenoghu.
5	My desire to torment my foes sometimes gives them the opportunity to outwit me.
6	My arrogance causes me to overlook opportunities.
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