Half-Red Dragon Veteran

Medium humanoid (human), any alignment

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 65 (10d8+20)

Speed 30ft.

Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2

Damage Resistances fire

Senses blindsight 10ft., darkvision 60ft., 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 5ft., 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 5ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage.

Heavy Crossbow

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d10+1) piercing damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6)

The veteran exhales fire in a 15ft 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.