Half-Red Dragon VeteranMedium Humanoid (Human), Any Alignment

Armor Class: 18 (plate)
Hit Points: 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed: 30 ft.

	STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
SCORE	16	13	14	10	11	10
MOD	+3	+1	+2	+0	+0	+0
SAVE	+3	+1	+2	+0	+0	+0

Skills: Athletics +5, Perception +2
Resistances: Fire
Senses: blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, Draconic
CR: 5 (XP 1,800)

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.