Solkaris Nyoka

Nyoka
Physical Description: The Nyoka are a race of serpentine beings, their features mirroring those of rattlesnakes, perfectly adapted to the arid desert landscape of Granheim. Their appearance is both striking and unique:
Body: Nyoka have long, sleek, and muscular bodies, which can grow to be anywhere from 5 to 8 feet in length. Their scales are covered in patterns and colors that mimic the sandy dunes of the desert. These scales offer natural protection against the harsh sun and potential threats.
Head: Their heads are somewhat elongated, with sharp, needle-like fangs visible when their mouths open. Their eyes are slitted and usually possess a golden hue. Rattlerni possess heat-sensitive pits located between their eyes and nostrils, which aid them in tracking prey and sensing changes in temperature.
Tail: The end of a Nyoka's tail is adorned with a rattle, which they can use to create a distinctive sound as a warning or intimidation tactic. Each Nyoka's rattle is unique in design and serves as a point of pride.
Limbs: While Nyoka do not have traditional limbs like legs, they possess a series of muscular ridges along their sides that allow them to move with surprising agility and grace.
Serpentine Grace: Nyoka move with an elegance and fluidity that is both mesmerizing and unsettling. Their sinuous bodies allow them to navigate the sandy terrain with ease, making them expert hunters and trackers in the desert.
Cultural Adornments: Nyoka often adorn themselves with desert-themed accessories made from materials found in the desert, such as bone, sandstone, and woven desert plants. These adornments are not only practical but also serve as symbols of their culture and heritage.
Ability Score Adjustments:
+2 Dexterity: Rattlerni are agile and quick, with excellent reflexes. +1 Constitution: They possess hardy physiques honed by the desert.
Size: Nyoka are Medium-sized creatures.
Speed: Your base speed is 30 feet.
Serpentine Resilience:
Venom Resistance: You have resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws against poison. Heat Endurance: You have advantage on saving throws against extreme heat conditions, similar to the Granheim Desert Elves.
Serpent's Senses:
Darkvision: Nyoka have darkvision with a range of 60 feet, allowing them to see in low-light and dark conditions. Keen Smell: You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Venomous Bite:
As a natural weapon, you have a bite attack that deals 1d6 piercing and 1d4 poison damage. You can use your Dexterity for the attack and damage rolls for this bite.
Natural Camouflage:
You have proficiency in the Stealth skill when hiding in desert environments or environments with similar terrain.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Velgarin.
Serpent Heritage:
Rattling Warning: Once per short rest, you can create a rattling sound from your tail as a reaction when you sense danger, potentially intimidating foes or warning allies. Creatures within 30 feet must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be frightened for 1 minute. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns to end the effect.
Constrictor's Grasp:
When you successfully hit a creature with your bite attack, you can use your reaction to grapple the target. The target must make a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your Dexterity modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be restrained until the grapple ends.