Trolls are a head or two taller than humans, and are generally viewed by other races as ugly. They wander with slouched backs in a lumbering fashion, with long arms that dangle to their knees. Troll skin is knotted and gnarled like a root, covered with lumps and warts. There is not a smooth spot on a troll's body; not even their tongues are spared from disfigurement.

A troll's nose is bulbous and sensitive to odors. It plays an important part in a troll's hunting habits and it can easily help detect a nearby meal such as carrion or halfling. Trolls appreciate food and will eat just about anything. A troll's stomach is like a grindstone and can digest bones and other hard materials that often accompany an unprepared meal.

A troll often acts before thinking and is not known for being expressive. Problems are rather solved through action than words. Trolls prefer clubs over swords in a fight, but they are also good at hurling rocks at their foes. If a weapon is lacking, trolls can do a fair amount of damage with their claws and long jagged teeth alone.