How to roleplay a tauren No one can tell you exactly how to roleplay anything , so take below as a helping hand and a guide - not a rulebook . Overview . The Tauren might not be a major historical race but their culture and traditions are as ancient and profound as some of the other races , since they too were present before the sundering . They may be older than even the Kaldorei . Tauren have great roleplaying opportunities . With a little acting a Tauren can be one of the best played races in the game . Their nomadic history is very much in line with the native North American peoples . Name . Tauren names are important as they are to any race . Choose carefully . Male Names Earthstrider , Houndwalker , Kodospirit , Beartongue or Tigerclaw Female Names Crowsoul , Foxtongue , Deerhoof , Raveneye or Goatsoul Family Names Treemane , Flamehoof , Bloodmane , Leafmane or Treesoul . Undesireable Cowman , Bighorn , Hugedruid , Moolicious , or Uddernaka . Class Guide . Warrior One of the strongest races . Tauren make great warriors . Plus , they normally look good with gear such as the Arcanite Reaper and the like . Tauren are much more level headed than Orcs and Trolls in battle . Axes and Maces are the main syle of Tauren Warriors . Shields look good , when chosen correctly . Protection works best on a Tauren , based on the physical traits of the race . Hunter Tauren are great hunters , that goes without saying . They use guns or bows and their pets have good variety , as Tauren have a bound to creatures . The hunt is important in a Tauren ' s life , and Cairne Bloodhoof was a skilled hunter . Druid Tauren are great druids . In fact , they make a serious rival for night elves when talking about wisdom . The wise , honorable , and mighty Tauren are perfect as Druids . Remember not to stay in Animal Forms , even if you like them a lot . A Druid would only use their forms when entirely necessary , or unless you ' re a Savagekin . Shaman Master of the elements and a greatly balanced to keep up with the Tauren ' s strength , endurance and wisdom . The Earthmother is truly bound to the elements , just as are the Tauren . Tauren Shamans are wise , yet powerful and dangerous . Death Knight A Tauren Death Knight has practically lost the environmental conscience , most of the time . Their new life brings them shame and pain at the same time . They are distanced from their tauren brothers , from both sides . Paladin Tauren paladins do not call upon the power of the Light , but the power of An ' she , the Sun , giving the tauren paladins the name ' Sunwalkers ' . They were founded by Aponi Brightmane after a series of theological discussions with Tahu Sagewind about the importance of balancing out the night elven focus on moon - worship through reverance of light as part of their worship of the Earth Mother . Priest < br / r > Tauren priests , like the Sunwalkers , use the power of An ' she , instead of the Light . Tauren priests are known as seers , and work alongside the Sunwalkers . The tauren Seers are led by Tahu Sagewind . The three most powerful healers in a tauren tribe support the chief , these are usually the Seers / priests . A chief generally consults his / her seers before making a decision , but this consultation is not required . Professions . Alchemy A Tauren is not a commonly - seen Alchemist , unless he is also an Herbalist and uses no more than plants and natural ingredients . Blacksmithing A Tauren who crafts his own weapons is greatly respected , especially if he provides it to the rest of the tribe . Cooking Tauren have always had a need for food , and , since they are great hunters , they should always know how to cook their prey or harvest . Enchanting Normally taken by Shamans or Druids , if at all , enchanting is powerful and interesting . It takes great concentration and patience , which Tauren have abundantly . Engineering Tauren normally refrain from this , as they prefer to stick with naturally made products . First Aid Healers , Tauren make great healers and this is valuable . Be the Tauren healer from Thunder Bluff . Fishing As great hunters , Tauren will not refrain from fishing . It ' s relaxing , easy , and provides food for them . Herbalism Tauren have an affinity for nature , as well as herb gathering . They take greater advantage of this by selling what they collect to traveling Alchemists or Scribes . Inscription Although strange between the race , Tauren are still dedicated and like to help others . A Scribe would normally travel between towns , offering its services . Jewelcrafting Tauren learn to utilize natural resources to their maximum without exploiting them incorrectly . As so , jewelcrafting is great for them , especially for merchants and miners . Leatherworking Tauren are quite used to leather . Since their beginnings , they have used these as their primary resource . Their clothing and buildings are both made out from leather , and this proves truly useful in a cooperating tribe . Mining Tauren miners are scarce , but they are very respectful . They only look for ores where they will not interfere with anything , as opposed to Goblins or Dwarves . Skinning Because of their traditions , Skinning is truly essential to the Tauren . This provides material to create various useful things . Tauren are known for not letting anything go to waste : They will use meat , pelts , and every part of the animal they hunt in respect and utility . Tailoring A Tauren Tailor is not as common as a Leatherworker , but they are still out there . Tailors commonly will settle in big cities , or travel the world in order to sell their wares . Emotes . When emoting as a tauren , you have to bear in mind their size , muscle , composition , and even their hooves . Good Examples / Crowsoul walks into the room . His hooves can be heard as he walks across the marble floor . / Crowsoul charges , fists forward . Bad Examples / Crowsoul lightly sneaks through the room . / Crowsoul jumps , silently , past the guard . Lifestyle . Diet Tauren are omnivorous . They can balance healthily , in moderation . Tauren are used to drink only pure water . Normally , Tauren avoid alcohol and most beverages not extracted directly from nature . Faith Tauren revere the Earthmother . Because of this , they hold great respect for nature and most of the races . They are normally kind to them , unless they attempt to do anything against nature . Clothing Most Tauren are used to wearing light clothing . Males normally wear harnesses , gloves , and their weapons , if not only a loincloth . Females are more varied , though . The latter are commonly seen clad in robes made from leather , and sometimes cloth . It ' s usually well - seen in a female Tauren to wear wrappings around their wrists and hooves . Of course , it should be noted that , since joining the Horde , some Tauren have tried out new types of clothing , such as Orcish armors or Trollish robes .