In 'World of Warcraft' there are two factions; Alliance and Horde. This is a beginner's guide for those who have chosen to play as the Alliance.
In the alliance you have a choice of playing as the Draenei, Dwarves, Gnomes, Humans or Night elves. Each race has its own advantages and racial abilities that make it suited to play different roles within the world.
Draenei: The Draenei came are a noble race that was forced to flee their homeland of Outland as it was torn apart. They arrived on Azeroth on the great ship Exodar and when they heard of the mighty Alliances battle against the burning legion joined their cause. The Draenei are gifted with four racial hits that are unique to their race and they are Gem Cutting, Gift of Naaru, Heroic Presence and Shadow Resistance. These hits assist the Draenei in playing as a magical class such as a Mage but are also suited to Paladins.
Dwarves: The Dwarves were created from stone by the titan gods of old. The Dwarves are one of the oldest races on the land of Azeroth and stay in the great fortress of Ironforge. The Dwarves are currently on a mission to discover the ancestry by sending out prospects all over the world to discover the ancient Titans hidden legacies. The four Dwarven racial abilities are Stoneform, Gun Specialization, Frost Resistance and find treasure.
Gnomes: The Gnomes are cousins to the Dwarves, sharing the mineral rich forest of Dun Morogh. The Gnomes stayed in the great techno city of Gomeregan until a great evil was unlocked from its depths and rose up to claim the city, taking over half the gnome population with them. The gnomes now stay in Ironforge with the Dwarves. The four Gnome racial impressions include Escape Artist, Expensive mind, Arcane Resistance, Engineering Specialization. These Traits indicate the gnomes are suited to the roles of a mage, or rogue but can also play as a warrior or warlock.
Humans: The Humans have so far survived the two great wars that consumed Azeroth and they now fight again to protect and claim back their lands. The Humans are the driving force of the Alliance and stay in the last bastion of man, Stormwind. The protectors of Stormwind are some of the fiercest warriors in the land. The six Human racial abilities are Perception, The Human Spirit, Diplomacy, Sword Specialization, Mace Discrimination and Every Man for Himself.
Night Elves: Night Elves' are the oldest race in Azeroth and were the first race to discover and use magin. It was the Night Elves carelessness with magic that plunged the burning legion from their world to wreak havoc on the land of Azeroth. The Night Elves have successfully banished the armies of the Burning legion once before but at a great cost to their race. This made the Night Elves Turn away from the world of Azeroth. The Night Elf racial scores are Shadowmeld, Elusiveness, Quickness, Wisp Spirit and Nature Resistance.
Be careful when you choose your characters race as it can not be changed one you have started and you can not change unless you create a new character. For the Alliance!