Ruby

Ruby's existence began in tragedy, her egg torn from her mother's nest during a catastrophic tempest that ravaged the mountain peaks where her clutch had nested. Her parents searched desperately through the wreckage, calling out across the storm-darkened skies, but Ruby was already far away, tumbling through wind and rain until she came to rest in an unfamiliar valley. When she finally emerged from her shell weeks later, shivering and alone in the darkness of a rocky crevice, she knew only hunger and cold. The instinct to seek warmth drove her forward on trembling legs, her newly-formed wings too weak to carry her. She wandered deliriously through forests and meadows until her strength failed entirely, and she collapsed at the edge of a simple farmstead just as dawn broke. The family who discovered her huddled and nearly lifeless made an extraordinary choice—instead of fearing the young dragonborn, they chose compassion. They brought her inside, wrapped her in blankets, and fed her with patient hands until color returned to her scales and intelligence to her eyes. As seasons turned, Ruby grew strong under their care, and when she accidentally discovered that her controlled flames could perfectly bake bread and pastries, she found her true calling. Years of perfecting her craft transformed her into an artist of the culinary world, and when her beloved caretakers eventually passed, Ruby honored their memory by expanding the modest farm into a legendary establishment. Deep beneath the bakery's warm ovens and welcoming storefronts, she carved out hidden chambers where she collected the finest ingredients and rarest recipes—her hoard not of gold, but of the precious knowledge and materials that allowed her to create edible magic for all who visited her doors.

Strength

24, modifier +7

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

24, modifier +7

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Fire Breath

Ruby exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 12d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Claw Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 7 slashing damage.

Tail Whip

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 7 bludgeoning damage and the target must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Baking Mastery

Ruby can create magical pastries that heal allies for 3d8 hit points. This ability can be used three times per day.

Wing Buffet

Ruby can use her wings to create a gust of wind. Each creature within 15 feet must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed back 10 feet and knocked prone.

Treasure Hoard

Ruby can summon a pile of rare ingredients, granting her advantage on her next cooking-related skill check.

Baker's Intuition

Ruby can sense the quality of ingredients within 30 feet.

Fire Resistance

Ruby is immune to fire damage and has advantage on saving throws against fire.

Scaly Defense

Ruby's thick scales grant her resistance to slashing and piercing damage.

Wings of Flight

Ruby can fly at a speed of 80 feet, gaining advantage on Dexterity saving throws while airborne.

strength

+13

dexterity

+8

constitution

+13

intelligence

+9

wisdom

+10

charisma

+11

Inferno Bake

Ruby unleashes a wave of fire in a 30-foot radius. Each creature must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Soothing Aroma

Ruby releases a calming scent. All allies within 30 feet gain 1d10 temporary hit points and advantage on their next saving throw.

Hoard of Knowledge

Ruby can instantly recall any recipe or ingredient, granting her advantage on her next cooking-related skill check.

slashing

piercing

fire

charmed

frightened