How to roleplay a troll No one can tell you exactly how to roleplay anything , so take below as a helping hand and a guide - not a rulebook . Overview . So , ya want ta ' be a troll , mon ? Trolls are an interesting and underplayed race with rich tribal and shamanistic roots . Keep in mind that most trolls that people encounter over the course of their adventuring tend to be rather violent and bloodthirsty , so do not be surprised if someone in roleplay treats you with suspicion and distrust . Also , while most trolls have a distinct accent , you can vary its usage play with it . Limiting its use , using it more , or even explaining how the accent has cultural significance , or is an adaption to having huge tusks jutting out of your mouth , can add a little bit of a personal touch to your character . However , while the Trolls are based on Haitian and Jamaican cultures , do not use stereotypes to an extreme degree or you may come across as racist and offensive ( e . g . , running around yelling about hemp and passing the dutchie might get you into some trouble ) . This is true with essentially any race with certain behaviors and features based on a real world culture ( Dwarves and Scotland , Draenei and Russia , etc . ) . Names . Troll names tend to fall into two categories : culture - based and feature - based . Culture - based ( i . e . , names that come from the Troll language and linguistic patterns ) are by far the most common ; often these types of names are compound words , and have an apostrophe dividing them into two halves , representing the two Trollish words that construct it . Feature - based ( i . e . , names that come from characteristics or achievements ) still exist , but not nearly as frequently ; this may be explained by Orcish influence , as Orcish surnames are often feature - based names ( e . g . , Bloodeye , Blacksword , etc . ) In general , Trolls do not carry surnames ; however , as in any culture , there are occasionally exceptions to tradition . Male Names : Zalazare , Jin ' zul , Sinshin , Zunshen , Mez ' tulo Female Names : Jinza , Beni ' bara , Tazli , Zen ' jabi Important Note : Remember not to end your name with " jin " , as it implies that you ' re the leader of a tribe . Class Guide . Warrior Trolls in general tend to be very violent and brutal . While the Darkspear have become more civil on the whole , they still retain much of their ruthlessness in battle . The warriors are violent , vicious and strong . Keep in mind that they do not usually carry positions of great power in the tribe , and would likely be an average tribesman who decided to train in heavy combat to defend his people , or perhaps work has a mercenary . Rogue Rogues are cunning and intelligent . Because of their need for mobility and stealth , they do not wear heavy armor , instead preferring leather . Light weaponry , such as daggers , short swords , and hand axes , is also preferred by Troll rogues , who rely on subtlety and speed over brute force . Troll rogues will rarely show mercy to their prey , and tend to be more on the sadistic side . They are distrusted and are often rejects of society , while at the same time are undeniably feared and respected . Hunter Like the rogue , hunters also rely on being agile and clever . Troll tribes have a reputation for the aptitude of their hunters , and the Darkspear are no different ; their accuracy is impressive and deadly . Troll hunters could be headhunter s , trackers , scouts or common hunters . Shaman Shamans are powerful keystones in Troll society . Trolls revere the mystical Loa - - their version of gods - - and Shamans manifest their worship through elemental magic and the voodoo arts . As a shaman , you could be a Witch Doctor , a Hexer or a Shadow Hunter . Shamans are often looked to for spiritual guidance , though more in a mystical or prophetic sense , than a moral compass like a Priest or Cardinal of the Light . Priest Priests are similar to Shamans in their grasp of spiritual matters , and their worship of the Loa . However , instead of focusing on the elements of nature , Troll priests focus on the balance of the dual powers of light and shadow , good and evil . Mage Being a society that honors the elements and energies and spirits of Azeroth , Trolls will occasionally delve into the Arcane , using it to harness those elements and energies for their use . Unlike Shamans and Priests , Troll mages may not be as spiritually reverent of the elements , and instead are less grounded , and prone to selfish and brutal use of magic . An interesting caveat to Trolls harnessing the arcane is that they have occasional uncontrollable rages , and have trouble controlling their power while in such a state . Death Knight Trolls are capable of extreme cruelty , and so are Death Knights . There are Trolls of all walks who work in the service of the Lich King . They are usually mistrusted the way Warlocks are : the Loa , divinities of the trolls , should be the only ones able to have domain over the dead . It is highly likely that you will be extremely ostracized for your undead status , at least until you prove yourself to the tribe as a valued protector and not a threat . Druid Trolls have long been rumored to have been studying druidism , though without solid proof until recent times , when druidic Trolls residing hidden on the Echo Isles aided Vol ' jin and the Darkspear in defeating the evil Zalazane and retaking their island home . Unlike many of their Trollish counterparts , they tend to be more peaceable and attuned with nature and their environment . They care for the planet , and in becoming druids , have forged a stronger friendship with the Tauren , who have generally regarded Trolls with distrust . Warlock In joining the Horde , the Darkspear tribe agreed to make certain accommodations : do not practice cannibalism or dark voodoo , and do not dabble in [ Fel ] magic . These guidelines have been in place for quite some time , but diplomatic strain between the Darkspear and the new Warchief , Garrosh Hellscream , has caused the trolls to be more lax about upholding them ; they agreed to these rules because of what Thrall did for them , but Garrosh is a different story . Therefore , Troll Warlock s have been cropping up as of recently . Speech . Troll speech patterns are loosely based on the Caribbean Jamaican dialect of English , especially in the generous use of the friendly address " mon " , dropping the " g " from the " ing " suffix , the substitution of " d " for the vocalized " th " , and " t " for the voiceless " th " . Here are some basic , general examples of how to employ this accent in dialogue : Culture . Faith . Trolls worship the Loa , their version of deities . The Loa are beings of the elements , nature , and spiritual concepts like death . Some have physical manifestations , while others do not . Different Troll tribes worship different Loa than others ; they are not standard across all Trollkind . For instance , one Loa that many Darkspear trolls worship is Bwonsamdi , representative of Death ; the Darkspear also tend to focus on the Loa worshipped by the Gurubashi trolls of ancient times , from which their tribe descended . Ancestral worship also comes into play on occasion , but is less of a focus than the Loa themselves . Due to their pact with Thrall to enter the Horde , the Darkspear trolls have eschewed much of the voodoo practices they used to employ , including humanoid sacrifice and cannibalism . They had also shied away from looking to Fel magic for power ; however , with Thrall gone ( albeit temporarily ) and their general distaste for Garrosh Hellscream as Warchief , those restrictions seem to have loosened somewhat , and Warlock s have started appearing amongst the Darkspear ' s numbers . Honor . Trolls have tended to care very little for honor in battle , preferring to win by ferocity , guile , and wholesale cruelty . However , again , the Darkspear ' s entry into the Horde has modified their behavior and tactics in this regard . Now , a Horde troll will tend to mold their actions dependent upon what race with whom they are keeping current company . If an Orc or a Tauren is with them , then honorable tactics tend to be employed . If in the company of Sin ' dorei or Forsaken , then they have a bit more play in regards to doing what they wish to enemies ( though , granted , Blood Elves and Forsaken are not generally looked upon favorably by the average Troll , so spending time solely with them is likely to be rare . ) Sexism and Racism . There is no sexism ; Troll women and men are regarded equal when it comes to being a shaman , a great warrior , an effective rogue , or what - have - you . Racism , however , is more prevalent . Trolls tend to be highly xenophobic . They never trust anyone first , unless they show extreme kindness or understanding . They usually congregate in groups , tending to be with others of their own kind who understand them better . Many Tauren distrust Trolls for their history of delving into dark spirituality , like cannibalism and voodoo . However , relations have lightened between the Trolls and Tauren due to their newfound druidic connection . Forsaken always seem to regard trolls with a mixture of contempt and respect : contempt , being former humans and elves , and thus a history of war against the trolls , but respect for their ruthlessness and merciless nature in battle . Blood Elves merely tolerate the Trolls , but generally regard them as vile and uncouth ; in return , the Trolls have a distaste for the Sin ' dorei as vain and arrogant . Trolls treat Goblins with respect , but don ' t like nor dislike them strongly either way . Goblins do not discriminate against Trolls at all ; a Troll ' s coin is as good as anyone else ' s . They hate the Alliance races deeply , in vengeance for their ancestral lands being torn out from under them by many of these peoples . As for the Orcs , if it wasn ' t for the Warchief Thrall , the Darkspear would have been wiped out ; no other race has allied with the Trolls as completely as the Orcs . Orc and Troll warriors fought and died together , first against the Murlocs and the Sea Witch when they first forged their kinship , and then against the Alliance , Burning Legion , and Scourge . However , this relationship has been put on more tenuous ground by the appointing of Garrosh Hellscream as Warchief , with which Vol ' jin has expressed extreme disapproval . Combat . Tactics . Trolls don ' t tend to fight fairly , and they feel little to no remorse . They prefer using strength and savagery to overpower their enemies , as opposed to intricate battle plans or political subterfuge . Weaponry . While Orcs go for big , Trolls go for simplicity . Hand axes , staves , spears , daggers , and short swords tend to be favored . In ranged combat , they prefer bows over guns . Character Templates . Here are a few ideas to get you started : Mercenary . Sometimes you need to be heartless to get the job done . Why not sell your skills ? Go after enemies ; take up the offers from wanted posters . Suggested Class : Warrior or Rogue . Witch Doctor . Take up Herbalism , live in Sen ' jin Village or the Echo Isles , heal the sick , and enhance the healthy . There are many variants on this particular story . Suggested Class : Shaman , Priest , Mage , Druid Horde Warrior . Join the vast armies of the Horde and fight the accursed Alliance , the vile Burning Legion , and the disgusting Scourge . Take up arms with your brethren in the Horde , especially the brutish Orcs . Remember : your cruelty can be an asset against insidious forces like the Burning Legion and Scourge . Suggested Class : Any . Treasure Hunter . Delve into the darkest dungeons and most dangerous places in Azeroth , to sate your curiosity and to find a big payoff . You would go into Blackrock Spire for the treasure only and care little about what you would kill while in there . Suggested Class : Any . Berserker . Many Trolls fight savagely , letting their wounds and their rage overtake their every sense . They care only for surviving or destroying any or all enemies , using the power of ferocity that Trolls have thrived on for thousands of years . These cold hearted brutes only care about battle . They rush in without any regard for their safety , relying on brute strength and speed to succeed in combat . Many Trolls have tasted berserking in some form , but the true masters are the ones who go toe to toe with the enemy rather than attack from afar . Some berserkers have control of their fierce emotions during berserking , becoming more dangerous and focused on the slaughter than a lesser - trained berserker . Suggested Classes : Warrior , Enhancement Shaman , Death Knight Pyromaniac . These trolls use fire magic , or carefully crafted Goblin bombs and rockets to lay waste to an Alliance outpost or troop of fighters . Troll Batriders are trained as scouts , but many have vials of volatile oils that explode and burn buildings and people . Their rather cruel obsession has been seen over and over in arcane and fire mages , burning their enemies with unstable arcane energy or magical flame , cackling as their opponents burn . Suggested Classes : Fire / Arcane Mage , Elemental / Enhancement Shaman , Survival Hunter , Destruction Warlock and any class with Goblin Engineering . The Wise . These crafty trolls lead their people with tales of the ancient past , or their own stories of battle or spirituality . Many have begun to train with druidism , and have a deeper understanding with the land and life . Casting away their savagery to reach more mindful goals , they seek more knowledge and learn from their own mistakes . Many young Shamans and Druids believe the path of their people is not war but rather living with the land . Suggested Classes : Druid , Shaman , Priest , Protection Warrior . The Cunning . These sinister trolls care only to best their opponent with humiliation and taunting , leading them into a blind rage , while laughing at their opponents ' sluggish attacks . They strike from the shadows , and revel in torment . They further their own goals and keep their secrets to the grave . All they care about is power and how to achieve it . Suggested Classes : Arms Warrior , Rogue , Shadow Priest , Death Knight . Conclusion . Despite seeming to be one of the most simple cultures in Azeroth , and not major players in the general political wheeling and dealing , Trolls are an extremely intriguing and rich race . This article does not delve into much Troll history , but is more of a bird ' s eye view of their attitudes , tendencies , and features ; if you wish to know more about their fascinating past , or more detail about particular aspects of Trollish life , culture , and spirituality , please visit the links section .