Half-Red Dragon Veteran
Medium humanoid (human), any alignment
Armour Class: 18 (plate)
Hit Points: 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed: 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON |
| 16 (+3) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) |
| INT | WIS | CHA |
| 10 (+0) | 11 (+0) | 10 (+0) |
Skills: Athletics +5, Perception +2
Damage Resistances: fire
Senses: blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, Draconic
Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)
Actions
Multiattack – The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.
Longsword – Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d1 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortsword – Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Heavy Crossbow – Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6) – The veteran exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.