How to roleplay a troll
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Overview
Trolls are an interesting and underplayed race.
Names
Male Names: Elfkiller, Zalazare, Moonhammer, ManStomper or Jinzul.
Female Names: Axetamer, Skullsplitter, Jinza, Tuskboiler or Skinflayer.
Family Names: Zanjin, Bonesnapper, Bloodflayer.
Class Guide
Warrior Trolls are very violent and brutal. The warriors are violent, vicious and strong. They suit axes, swords and maces. Trolls usually wear leather armor but this works too. You should act violent and cruel, Troll warriors are evil and care little for law (Chaotic Evil). Although there are exceptions.
Rogue Darkspears are cunning and inteligent. The rogue is like this too. They suit Swords and Daggers. Trolls generally wear rough leather and carry swords. It is the best melee class for Trolls. They are mistrusted by the Horde mainly therfore stick to the law but are just as cruel (Lawful Evil)
Shaman Trolls need power and Shamans are powerful. Trolls use elemental magic and voodoo so this class suits them to the bone. The leather armour suits them but remember to upgrade to mail, Trolls can wear mail to. There morals go either. They can have names like: Windcaller or Earthshaker.
Mage Darkspears are violent but small. Mages are powerful but weak. They go together. Trolls have occasional uncontrollable rages sometimes and magi have trouble controlling their power sometimes. Staffs are usually gnarled for Troll mages.
Death Knight Trolls are cruel and so are Death Knights. There are Ice Trolls and normal Trolls in service of the Lich King. They are usually mistrusted the way Warlocks are.
Speech
Trolls have very interesting speech. It's a Jamaican accent. Here are some examples: Hello: How ya doin' mon? Hey mon? Goodbye: I be seein' you mon. See ya later.
Words: Person=Mon Them=Dem That=Dat You=ya Hello=Hey.
Lifestyle
Diet
Trolls usually eat like Orcs but eat more plant food. They tend to appreciate cooked food and dishes more than the Orcs. It is unknown if they still practise cannibalism but sources say they stopped. You should be slightly more advanced than Orcs here.
Faith
Trolls practise Voodoo and some worship their gods. Still worshipping Hakkar the Soulflayer is a bit much though. Ancestral worship might work for roleplaying too though. Don't make up your own god, it can't possibly end well in any case. Don't overdo things.
Honour
They care very little for honour in battle, preferring to win. It depends what race is with you. If an Orc or a Tauren is with you then be honourable. If a Blood Elf or Forsaken is with then do what you want to enemies. They won't care.
Sexism and Racism
There is no sexism, Troll women and men can be high priests or priestesses. And they can fight in battle and practise Voodoo. Racism is more prevalent. Trolls are highly xenophobic, not getting along much with Blood Elves, Tauren, Forsaken. They hate the Alliance and obviously Murlocs. They can get along with Orcs though.
Personality
Trolls have a distinct personality, similar to Forsaken in their cruelty yet similar to Orcs in their culture. Trolls are cruel, vicious and xenophobic. Trolls are bound by very little laws or codes. There are differing personalities among the Trolls. Here are some examples:
The Less Racist
These Trolls are more willing to let allies help them and listen to their culture. The pros are that allies might like you better, the cons are that if you're not careful you'll end up like a Blood Elf or Orc or something. Vol'jin might be an example of this.
The Savage One
These ones care little for anything. They will backstab, slaughter and cheat if they win by it. This type of Troll is unpopular yet sometimes respected. Pros, you can almost do anything you want in a battle, con, allies will be harder to come by. An example might be Zalazane.
The Mystical Troll
This Troll usually has a strong accent and speaks of Voodoo. They are deeply religious and superstitious. They would prefer to hex someone rather than get into an argument with them. They can either be cruel or less racist. Pros, more fun to roleplay, Con, only works with a magic class, may unsettle some people unless you're on an RP server.
Combat
Tactics
Trolls don't fight fair, they feel little to no remorse. They prefer using the strong over masses of the weak. In one-on-one they hate losing. This is about the most honour a Troll would feel. Remember, care little and show no mercy.
Weapons
While Orcs go for big, Trolls go for what kills. Trolls prefer dangerous yet not harmful to the user. Axes, Staffs and Swords are all employed by Trolls. In ranged combat they prefer bows over guns. Magic is part of Trolls combat as it is for most races.
Ideas
Here are a few ideas to get you started. There are many possibilities:
Mercenary
Sometimes you need to be heartless to get the job done. Why not sell your skills? Go after enemies, take wanted posters. Suggested Class: Warrior or Rogue.
Witch Doctor
Take up herbalism, live in Sen'jin Village and heal the sick. There are many variants on this particular story. Suggested Class: Shaman or Mage.
The Horde Warrior
Join the Horde and fight Alliance, Burning Legion and Scourge. Orcs do this so why can't Trolls? Remember your cruelty can be an asset against cruel forces like the Burning Legion and Scourge. Suggested Class: Any.
The Treasure Hunter
Join dungeon groups in exchange for groups. You would go into Blackrock spire for the treasure only and care little about what you would kill while in there. You will definitely need very good gear for this. Suggested Class: Any.
