The Gnolls
may appear to be only slightly more powerful than Hobgoblins at first,
but remember - they carry great-axes. Their pet Hyenas also cause
disease whenever they hit you. You'd best know the Cure Disease prayer,
or else you'll be going back and forth to the healer at the Outpost to
raise your dead.
There
are also a few great treasures here. The Silver Scimitar, for example,
is an excellent weapon. Couple it with the Scroll of Enchant Item
and you've got one hell of an undead-slaying sword that will also be very
useful against the Wererats - who will most likely be your next target.
The Skull of Great Fire and Spellbook of Dispel Magick are also real finds.
These more than make up for the lack of coins found with the Gnolls.