Half-Red Dragon Veteran

Source: SRD / Basic Rules

title: Half-Red Dragon Veteran
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*Medium humanoid (human), Any alignment*
 
- **Armor Class** 18 ([plate armor](compendium/items/plate-armor.md))
- **Hit Points** 65 (`10d8 + 20`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|16 (+3)|13 (+1)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|10 (+0)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +3
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Athletics +6, Perception +3
- **Senses** blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
- **Damage Resistances** fire
- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 5
 
## 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 (`1d10 + 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.