Auron

Auron hatched during a devastating avalanche that claimed the lives of his entire clutch and his mother. Born scaleless into a world that demanded armored hide, he was left for dead by his father, who saw him as a genetic aberration unworthy of draconic bloodlines. Buried beneath snow and ice, the hatchling's lack of scales proved unexpectedly advantageous—his smooth skin allowed him to slip through crevices where scaled siblings would have been trapped. He survived on small game and learned early that cunning and speed could compensate for vulnerability. As he grew, Auron discovered that his missing scales freed him from the maddening hunger for metals that consumed his kind, allowing him to think clearly where others descended into obsessive greed. This clarity became his greatest asset, sharpening his mind while his body remained lean and swift, unencumbered by the weight that anchored other dragons to their hoards. By adolescence, Auron had carved out a solitary existence in the mountain passes, earning respect from unlikely allies—merchants, scholars, and outcasts who valued his protection and counsel. He witnessed how traditional dragon society's obsession with wealth and dominance bred endless conflict, and he began to question the ancient customs that defined his kind. When females rejected him as unfit for breeding, their dismissal stung but also liberated him from the pressure to conform; instead of seeking to prove his worth through combat, he invested in building bridges between warring factions. Auron became known as the grey dragon who valued peace over plunder, protection over possession, and wisdom over conquest. Though he would never father the rainbow-hued offspring that might have elevated his bloodline's status, he found purpose in something far greater—becoming the guardian that dragonkind desperately needed, even if they could never admit it.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

20, modifier 5

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

14, modifier 2

Cunning Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 piercing damage.

Swift Wing

Auron can dash as a bonus action, doubling his speed for that turn.

Clever Distraction

Auron can create a diversion, imposing disadvantage on attacks against an ally within 30 ft. until the start of his next turn.

Protective Roar

Auron can let out a roar, granting allies within 30 ft. temporary hit points equal to 1d10 + his Wisdom modifier.

Dragon's Wisdom

Auron can cast *Detect Thoughts* at will, using Intelligence as his spellcasting ability.

Peaceful Negotiation

Auron can attempt to charm a creature within 30 ft. (DC 15 Wisdom saving throw) for 1 minute.

Cunning Escape

Auron can move through tight spaces without penalty, gaining advantage on Dexterity checks.

Guardian's Insight

Auron can sense the intentions of creatures within 30 feet, gaining advantage on Insight checks.

Merciful Strike

Auron can choose to deal non-lethal damage with any attack, sparing foes when possible.

Dragon's Speed

Auron's movement is not hindered by difficult terrain, allowing for swift navigation.

strength

8

dexterity

9

intelligence

7

wisdom

8

Wings of Freedom

Auron can fly up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Cunning Strike

Auron can make one bite attack as a legendary action.

Guardian's Shield

Auron can grant an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC until the start of his next turn.

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing

Frightened