SRD Talk:Gnoll
To create a Gnoll as a PC with no ECL you can use Monster Levels as shown in Races of the Wild:
1st Level: HD: 1d8 Fort: +0 Ref: +2 Will: +0 Skills: (2+INT)x4 Special: Feat 2nd Level: HD: 2d8 Fort: +1 Ref: +3 Will: +0 Skills: 2+INT Special: +2 Con 3rd Level: HD: 2d8 Fort: +1 Ref: +3 Will: +0 Skills: - Special: +2 Str, Natural Armor +1
Starting Stats: +2 Str, -2 Int, -2 Chr Medium Size Base Land Speed: 30ft Darkvision: 60ft Automatic Language: Gnoll Bonus Languages: Common, Draconic, Elven, Goblin, Orc Favored Class: Ranger
Class Skills: Listen & Spot
Class Features: Weapons and Armor Proficiency: Light Armor, Shields, & Simple and Martial Weapons. Feats: One at 1st level and Gains another at the 3rd Hit Die Natural Armor: +1 Natural Armor Bonus.
(I do not know how to put this up and leave it here for others to post how they wish)