Red Dragon, Very Young

A crown of cruel horns surrounds the head of this mighty dragon. Thick scales the color of molten rock cover its long body.

Red Dragon, Very Young (CR 8)

Medium Dragon (Fire)
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Initiative: +5
Senses: Dragon Senses, smoke vision; Perception +13

Speed: 40 feet, Fly 150 feet (average)
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 20, touch 11, flat-footed 19 (+1 Dex, +9 natural)
Hit Points: 85 (9d12+27)
Saving Throws: Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +9
Immunity: fire, paralysis, sleep
Weaknesses: Vulnerability to cold

Offense

Melee: bite +14 (1d8+7), 2 claws +14 (1d6+5), 2 wings +9 (1d4+2)
Reach: 5 feet

Special Attacks: Breath Weapon (30-ft. cone, DC 17, 4d10 fire)

Spells Known (CL 3rd; Concentration +5):

• 1st (6/day) - Shield, Silent Image (DC 13), Summon Monster I
  
  
• 0 (at will) - Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
21 (+5)	12 (+1)	17 (+3)	12 (+1)	13 (+1)	12 (+1)

Base Attack Bonus: +9
CMB +14
CMD 25 (29 vs. Trip)

Feats: Cleave, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Vital Strike

Skills: Appraise +13, Bluff +13, Fly +13, Intimidate +13, Perception +13, Sense Motive +13, Stealth +13

Languages: Common, Draconic

Special Abilities

Smoke Vision (Ex)

A very young red dragon can see perfectly in smoky conditions (such as those created by pyrotechnics).

Ecology

Environment: Warm Mountains
Organization: solitary
Treasure: triple


Few creatures are more cruel and fearsome than the mighty red dragon.

King of the chromatics, this terrible beast brings ruin and death to the lands that fall under its shadow.