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Nagaji

The nagaji are a race of ophidian humanoids with scaled skin that mimics the dramatic appearance of true nagas.

Description

The nagaji are a race of ophidian humanoids with scaled skin that mimics the dramatic appearance of true nagas. Like serpents, they have forked tongues and lidless eyes, giving them an unblinking gaze that most other races find unnerving. Their physical forms are otherwise humanlike, raising wary speculation about their origins. It is widely believed that true nagas created them as a servitor race, through crossbreeding, magic, or both, and indeed nagaji revere nagas as living gods. Nagaji often inspire awe and fear among other humanoids, as much for their mysterious ancestry as for their talent for both swords and sorcery.

Standard Racial Traits

Reptilian

Nagaji are humanoids with the reptilian subtype.

Low-Light Vision

Nagaji can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light.

Armored Scales

Nagaji have a +1 natural armor bonus from their scaly flesh.

Resistant (Ex)

Nagaji receive a +2 racial saving throw bonus against mind-affecting effects and poison.

Serpent's Sense (Ex)

Nagaji receive a +2 racial bonus on Handle Animal checks against reptiles, and a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.

Alternate Racial Traits

Hypnotic Gaze (Sp)

The nagaji's gaze is so intense it stops others in their tracks. Once per day, it can attempt to hypnotize a single target, as per the spell hypnotism (caster level equal to the nagaji's Hit Dice). The DC of this effect is equal to 11 + the nagaji's Charisma modifier. The effects of the hypnotic gaze only last a single round. This racial trait replaces serpent's sense.

Ability Modifiers

CHA +2 INT -2 STR +2

Details

Size: Medium
Speed: 30 ft.
Languages: Common, Draconic, any human tongue, Abyssal, Aklo, Celestial, Draconic, Giant, Infernal, Sylvan
Universe: core
Source: Advanced Race Guide