Smolder

Smolder was hatched in the volcanic forges of the Ashpeak Mountains, where her clutch was raised by a rogue faction of dragonkin rebels fighting against an oppressive empire that sought to enslave their kind. Born smaller and physically frailer than her siblings, she was constantly pushed to prove her worth through combat training, developing an aggressive fighting style that relied on controlled heat and devastating close-range strikes rather than raw power. Her impatience and fiery temperament made her a natural warrior, but also led to reckless decisions that often left her allies scrambling to protect her as she pushed herself beyond her biological limits, collapsing in exhaustion. When a catastrophic ambush decimated her faction during her adolescence, Smolder alone survived—not through strength, but through sheer stubborn determination and a desperate final gambit that nearly killed her. Haunted by her inability to save those she fought alongside, she now wanders the realm as a mercenary and adventurer, desperately seeking ways to transcend her physical limitations so that she'll never again be too weak to protect those who matter to her. Her hotheaded nature and refusal to accept defeat have made her both a formidable ally and a dangerous liability, especially to those foolish enough to underestimate a dragonkin with something to prove.

Strength

20, modifier 2

Dexterity

12, modifier 3

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

8, modifier 0

Wisdom

8, modifier 1

Charisma

8, modifier -1

Fire Breath

Smolder exhales fire in a 15 ft. cone. Each creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Hot Punch

Smolder can make a melee attack with her fists, dealing 2d6 + 2 fire damage. If she is overheated, this attack deals an additional 1d6 fire damage.

Overheat

Smolder can enter an overheated state for up to 3 minutes, gaining +2 to damage rolls. After 3 minutes, she must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion.

Tail Swipe

Smolder makes a melee attack with her tail, dealing 1d8 + 2 bludgeoning damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, they must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Dragonkin Fury

Once per long rest, Smolder can unleash her fury, gaining advantage on all attack rolls for 1 minute. After this, she suffers 1d10 fire damage.

Heat Resistance

Smolder has resistance to fire damage due to her dragonkin heritage.

Dragonkin Reflexes

Advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that target only her.

strength

5

dexterity

6

constitution

7

Fire