Ambush Drake

Ambush drakes were a type of dragon that only grew to about human size, with stubby wings and a wolf-like head.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Ambush drakes grew to be 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length and 200 pounds (91 kilograms) in weight, with their bodies covered in scales of a dark gray or black hue.[3] The leaders of their packs were typically larger in size and bore many scars.[2]
These creatures had elongated jaws and muscular builds, though their wings were quite stunted for their size. These wings were only used when necessary, the ambush drake instead preferring to get around on its four legs. When attempting to fly, their glides typically could only cover up to 30 feet (9.1 meters).[3]

Dietary Needs and Habits

Ambush drakes were a carnivorous species.[3] Out of all prey, they most enjoyed the taste of human flesh.[2]

Behaviour

Believed by others be of low intellect, ambush drakes were quite social creatures among their own kind.[3] Towards other creatures they were quite vicious, sometimes attacking out of sheer malice rather than the typical need to eat. Being very fearless, they were willing to even attack caravans or large groups of adventurers.[2]
Ambush drakes were known to display the typical draconic desire to hoard treasure, though their packs believed in owning treasuring collectively rather than individually.[3] Much like a green dragon, the leaders of ambush drake packs could exhale clouds of poisonous gas. They also could administer poison to their victims through biting.[3][2] Within the poison administered by pack leaders was a sort of pheromone. This would drive other members of their pack into a sort of frenzied state towards the affected creature. It was typically used when fighting or hunting.[4]
Other members within an ambush drake pack seemed to lack these abilities.[2][1]