Armor Class 18 (Armor)
Hit Points 65 (10d8+20)
Speed walk 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON |
| 16 (+3) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) |
| INT | WIS | CHA |
| 10 (0) | 11 (0) | 10 (0) |
Saving Throws
Skills
Damage Resistances Fire
Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 5 (1800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits
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.