TL;DR: Troll-Raptor, Draenei-Moth, Undead-Bat, N. Elf-Cat(Night Saber), B. Elf-Dragonhawk,
Worgen-Wolf(Worg), Goblin-Gorilla
Troll - Horde - Raptor, Cat, Crocolisk, Turtle, Crab, Wind Serpent, Serpent, Bat
When it comes to trolls the loa spirits they worship represent the best link between them and the Wild beasts of azeroth, but in the end there is one thing that remains fact, they are awesome.
Ferocity pet of trolls would be a Raptor.Where there are trolls there are almost always raptors, with a few exceptions. (Ghostlands, Darkshore are the two that come to mind) The Echo Isles are no exception to this. Cats are another solid choice, Panthers, Leopards, and Tigers all have connections to trolls, Tigers being native to the Echo Isles, but raptors still take the gold.
Tenacity pets come down to two real choices, Crabs or Crocolisks. Turtles make the list since they're reptiles but they don't fit with the savageness of troll culture. Bear are a Forest troll thing like Birds of Prey. Crab are native to the echo isles but I have to go with the Crocolisks simply because they fit better with troll culture in my opinion.
Cunning pets had a number of possibilities. Bats represent the Troll flying mount of choice, but this fact has taken a backseat to there connection with the foresaken. Wind Serpent and Serpents both fit the troll theme well, however access to wind serpents out weighs that for serpents so Serpents take it.
But for the starting pet, it's gotta be the Raptor. Orcs and Wolves, Trolls and Raptors no argument possible.
Exotics for troll goes to the Devilsuar Giant Reptile, perfect for a troll. Loque comes in a close second since he's technically a Loa spirit, or at least the mate of one.
Lizards would make a great new pet family, with a lot of think D&D drake, but basalisks, Thunderlizards (Exotic) and a host of other Un'Goro dinos would be great pets for troll kind
Draenei - Alliance - Moth, Ravager, Sporebat, Nether Ray, Warp Stalker, Wasp
Draenei like the Tauren have a sort of quiet strength about them, that same kind of peaceful nature what with all the light worship and racial heal.
Ferocity goes easily to the Moth, they're all around the exodar and are surprisingly tuff to boot. Wasp are native to outland and would also make a good choice but they don't exist until 70 so they're out.
Tenacity really only has one choice, Warp Stalker, outland's premiere tenacity pet is the only real choice for Draenei's tank pet.
Cunning was another one of those tough choices. Nether Rays, Sporebats, and Ravagers all have great standing, but ravagers don't mesh as well with the Draenei serenity. Neither do nether rays but they have the advantage of being a mount often used in outland. In the end though the sporebats more peaceful nature takes it for cunning.
In the end the moth looks to be the best bet for Draenei starter pet.
Core Hound (Kurken) represents the only real choice for the Draenei's exotic, however if tripods became tameable they'd have it easy. Basalisk and eleks would also make great addtions to pet families for draenei, but until we head into the twisting nether again and travel to argus or some other world there won't be many new families made for the draenei.
Undead - Horde - Wolves, Bears, Boars, Carrion Birds, Bats, Spiders, Serpents,
The name really says it all, if its poisonous, sickly, or just plain creepy it would probably be trained by the forsaken.
Diseased Wolves are the best option for the Forsaken racial ferocity pet. Carrion birds also seem like they'd be a fitting pet for the undead, but its hard to beat something that looks just as undead as its master.
Diseased Bears are in the same place for Tenacity, though they only beat Diseased boars only because they show up at a lower level.
Bats had some steep competition with Serpents and Spiders for the Cunning spot, but when every one of your towns has a guy who trains these things it's hard not to win.
In the end though bats will proabbly be the undead starting pet.
Worms represent the perfect exotic pet for Undead because, well their worms. Toads would make an interesting new family, but Darkhounds are number one on the list for should be tamable by undead. There A guy in howling fjord who already does it. and The Red Mage Hunter, which shares a similar model, is already a tamable pet (though only the red ones). Darkhounds, are considered demons, but demonic beast is a better description, like fel boars they should be tamable.
N. Elf - Alliance - Cats, Bears, Birds of Prey, Carrion Birds, Turtles
Nature Loving and Gentle crossed with devote warriors gives you night elf culture, and makes them well suited to the path of the hunter.
Ferocity was probably the easiest choice of any class. Like Orcs they are instanly connected with Cats (Night sabers) but unlike orc they live right in the night elf starting area. Of coures there is a second contender, Carrion birds, specifically because of the storm crow.
Tenacity came down to the Bear and the turtle. Both seem like the'd fit well with night elves for different reasons. Turtles for nature loving bears for warrior. Since Hunters fall more into the warrior end of that spectrum Bears get it.
Cunning was a no contest Birds of Prey took it easy. Owls are almost as night elf as cats. the only low level owls live in night elf territory.
As for the starting pet cats get it hands down, seriously they're so many of them in the night elf starting area you have to kill some of them.
Spirit Beast is the best choice for night elves specifically Gondria who uses the same model as the cat mounts. Two families lend themselves to becoming pets for night elves, Stags and Hippogryphs (Exotic) they represent the same powerful connections to Night Elves as Cats and Owls. The possibility of a Fox pet also seems promising for night elves.
B. Elf - Horde - Dragonhawk, Tallstrider, Cat, Wolf, Bears, Birds of Prey, Serpents, Warp Stalker, Turtle
Blood Elves, the hordes beautiful, magic addicted, light wielders. Unlike most other Blood Elves Hunter have the advantage of being Rangers which means they were less effected by the loss of the sunwell, and marking them as arguably the most iconic characters in azeroth.
Cats are the best ferocity pet for Blood Elves. The lynx model is based on the old night elf cat form and found almost exclusively in blood elf lands. Wolves are not a bad choice but they are relatively scarce in blood elf territory, though the mage hunters in northrend, with their red color and magical nature, make great pets for a Blood Elf. Tallstriders also sneak onto the list because they are the closest thing to tamable Hawkstriders, the Blood Elf mount.
Warp Stalkers, Bears, And Turtles are the contenders for Tenacity. Warp Stalkers and the connection with Demons mark them as a great pet for Kael'Thas supporters, but those aren't the blood elves in game. Turtles are another good choice as they are native to Blood Elf Lands, but nothing about turtles fits with the Blood Elf culture. In the end Bears are the best fit despite being a bit rare.
Dragonhawks win the Cunning race against Birds of Prey and Serpents. Eagles are one of those pets that seem perfect for and Elven Ranger, while Serpents fall perfectly into the sinister nature of Blood Elves, but Dragonhawks are part of blood elf culture, being the flying mount of choice and being use by their flight masters.
Dragonhawks are no doubt going to be the Blood Elf starting pet, easy pick.
Core Hounds would be the best Exotic for blood elves because of the magical nature. In addition tamable Mana Worms would be a great option for hunters who want to have that magical connection. Foxes have even more potential for blood elves than night elves.
Worgen - Alliance - Wolves, Hyenas, Cats, Bats, Boars, Bears
The newest member of the alliance is bringing with it a new level of ferocity to the alliance and of course they get wolves.
Wolves are really a given for worgen, be they worgs, wolves, saber worgs, or dogs they go well with worgen. Hyenas also work well. Cats are still an option because of their ferocity, but they're way behind and would be a hold over from humanity.
Once again Tenacity is a battle between Bears and Boars this time Boars win straight out. Why? one piece of concept art depicting a possible worgen mount that resembles a boar affected by the worgen curse. Bears also work though like cats seem more of a holdover from the past.
Worgen like Undead have gothic feel so Bats are a good fit for cunning, and their mammalian nature lets them connect better with the worgen than other pets would, spiders are another option though.
As I said in the first part everything with worgen is wolves, why would this be any different, the only difference would be the model used.
Core Hounds or skoll would be the best options for an exotic. A wolverine pet or a fox pet would also be great possible pets.
Goblin - Horde - Crab, Cat, Raptor, Gorilla, Hyena, Carrion Bird, Turtle, Bats, Serpents, Bird of Prey
The last class we look at is the last class i expected to get hunters (and shamans for that matter) goblins money grubbing characters who care little for their environment and the things in it, but hunters none the less.
Raptors are most likely going to be present in the goblin starting zone, and along with cats they seem like the best choices for Goblin ferocity. However Hyenas and Carrion Birds seem like a better fit for goblin personality to me.
Turtles, Crabs, Gorilla are most likely going to be around for young goblins to tame, and I'm putting my money on the Gorilla, simply because little goblin big gorilla equals awesome.
Birds of Prey of prey win the spot over bats and serpents because of the rare Aotona who uses the same model as the epic companion pet the Hyacinth Macaw. If the pattern continues further parrot pets will also be birds of prey.
My pick for the goblin racial pet is the gorilla who should also serve as a non speed increasing mount so the goblin can ride on its shoulder.
Exotics for goblins means bigger is better, Rhinos are first on the list, then devilsaurs. Mammoths, Clefthooves, and Kodos need to be tamable for this reason. Monkeys and Foxes would play to the rich goblin stereotype as well.
That's it my views on hunter pets and druid forms. Took longer than I expected but still I'd like to here what you think.
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