Naga

"The naga, or "snakefolk" are truly fascinating. No other race is as varied as them. One could line a dozen naga up in a line, and not one individual would look much like another, some may be massive cobra-like people, some may look like humans with snake-like slits for eyes, some may appear like tall, reptilian kobolds. It's truly a wonder how this sort of variation can exist in one race alone. I must admit, the idea that the naga are some sort of draconic Blooded does not seem so preposterous to me. However, the idea that they're demonic in origin, does. I've met many naga in my travels, and while some where quite rude or abrasive, just as many were kind to me, and more than willing to help. Far from the absolute embodiment of hatred and evil demons are often described as."

-Patricia Morello, "On Ioglith and it's Many Facets of Civilization"

Physical Traits
Due to their varied nature, Naga can range greatly, from 6'4 at their shortest, to a towering 9 feet at their tallest (measuring from their base-to their head, rather from any sort of tail they may have) As their folk-name suggests, naga are very snakelike, but what form this similarity takes varies from each individual, and seemingly has no regard for typical genetic patterns. Some may appear like tall humans, but with scales and slit pupils; others are more reptilian, with tails and snake heads and thicker scales; still others resemble massive snakes, with arms from their torsos and just barely human-like faces and torsos. Some may be born with the body of a small viper, or they may look exactly like a human save that their head has a writhing mass of snakes growing from it, or their legs may grow out as twin snake tails, or they may appear like a multiheaded hydra. The only real common trait is the affinity with snakes, and snake-like creatures.

Their skin, much like every other part of them, tends to be varied. Primary colors are typically out, but any neutral or earth tone tends to be fair game.

Most naga are entirely hairless, though the more human-like individuals may have short hair atop their head or around their face.

Diet
Naga tend to be carnivorous. They do not, despite rumours, prefer rodents over other meat, however.

Lifespan
Naga typically live 100 years.

Reproduction
More snakelike naga typically lay eggs, their more humanoid counterparts typically give live birth. Regardless of method, a naga fetus typically takes around 8 months to mature.

Population
Naga are somewhat rare- though not so rare as humans. They are typically found in the riverlands of the desert, especially within the kingdom of Anuket. Some may also be found in the mountains, or in the tropical regions of Magdalene.