Black Guard Drake

Medium Dragon, Unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)

Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Skills Perception +2

Damage Resistances acid

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages understands Draconic but can't speak it

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Traits

Amphibious. The guard drake can breathe air and water.

Actions

Multiattack. The drake attacks twice, once with its bite and once with its tail.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Lore

A guard drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient, loyal, and territorial, which makes it an excellent watch-beast that can follow simple commands.