Brown Dragon

CR 8 (4,800 xp)

E Large Dragon
Init +0, Senses Dragon Senses, Perception +17
Auras Frightful Presence (180 ft, DC 18)

AC 21, touch: 9, flat-footed: 21 (+1 dodge, +11 natural, -1 size)
hp 105 (10d12+40)
Fort +17, Ref +7, Will +11
DR 5/Magic, Immune to Fire, Paralysis, and Sleep effects

Speed 30 ft, Burrow 20 ft, Fly 120 ft (Poor)
Melee Bite +18 (2d6+10) and 2 claws +18 (1d8+7) and 2 wings +13 (1d6+3) and tail slap +13 (1d8+3)
Special Attacks Breath Weapon (40 ft cone, DC 19, 10d4 slashing), Sandstorm

Str 24, Dex 11, Con 19, Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 16
Base Atk +10, CMB +18, CMD 28
Feats Diehard, Dodge, Endurance, Great Fortitude, Mobility
Skills Appraise +15, Climb +20, Diplomacy +16, Intimidate +16, Knowledge (Local) +15, Perception +17, Survival +17, Use Magic Device +16
Languages Common, Draconic, Gnoll, Goblin

Environment Warm Desert
Organization Solitary
Treasure Double

Sandstorm (Su): The brown dragon can create a brief intense gust of wind 3/day. All creatures withing 30 ft of the brown dragon takes 8d6 slashing damage from flying sand and is knocked prone by the wind. A DC 19 reflex save lets a target take half damage frome the sand and avoid being knocked down.


Of all the chromatic dragons, brown dragons are the least interested in establishing kingdoms and ruling empires. Nor will you find them leading vast armies. Instead, the prefer the comforting warmth of their desert homes. They prefer to avoid work and conflict as much as possible. When hungry they would rather raid a shepards flocks then demand tribute and run the risk of attracting adventurers. They also will selectively cull the herd to avoid having to look for another food source another time. Of course if the shepard objects he could find his entire village being destroyed as an object lesson. The brown dragon is not unrelentingly evil, and is driven by an overwhelming need to try new things. They love to enjoy new foods, particularly ones with exotic spices. Often they will try to bite an opponent in combat, just to see how they taste. Their favorite flesh is elf flesh, but disdane dwarves as being too tough and gamey. They sometimes team with gnolls or goblins and raid travelling caravans in search of new and exotic items.

Additional Ratings
Balance:	1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.33 (3 Votes)
Utility:	1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 4.33 (3 Votes)
Clarity:	1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.50 (2 Votes)