Scavenger tribes just got a serious upgrade. That battle-scarred visage with its aggressive mohawk and trophy earrings tells the complete story—this isn’t some mindless beast raiding caravans, this is a survivor who’s earned leadership through cunning and ferocity. That scar cutting across the eye? Badge of honor from the fight that taught this gnoll respect is earned through blood, not birthright.

The combination of wild styling and deliberate ornamentation creates fascinating tension. Paint that mohawk in natural hyena patterns—spotted browns and tans suggesting desert pack hunters—or go tribal with dyed reds, ritual blacks, or war paint streaks. Those earrings can be simple bone loops from prey animals, hammered metal claiming status within the pack, or plundered jewelry mocking civilized weaknesses. The facial hair adds unexpected sophistication, suggesting gnolls capable of grooming standards beyond pure survival—these are warriors building culture, not just hunting grounds.

Perfect for building pack alphas commanding through intimidation and tactical brilliance, outcast scouts who’ve learned to survive alone, mercenary captains proving “savage” and “strategic” aren’t mutually exclusive, or reluctant heroes whose monstrous appearance masks surprising honor codes. That angry expression works for aggressive threats, bitter survivors, or simply those perpetually annoyed by softer species’ assumptions.

Build the hyena-warrior who proves pack mentality beats individualism when coordinated properly. Civilization fears what it doesn’t understand—make them regret their ignorance.