The Steel Dragon

Once a decorated military scout named Marcus Chen, the man who would become the Steel Dragon was conscripted into a classified initiative after his unit discovered evidence of rogue operatives selling state secrets to hostile nations. Rather than face trial, he was offered a choice: imprisonment or transformation. Choosing the latter, Marcus underwent an agonizing metamorphosis as government scientists grafted predatory reptilian genetics into his frame and replaced failing organs with cutting-edge cybernetics designed to weaponize his own body heat. The procedure left him fundamentally altered—part human, part machine, part apex hunter—with an artificial intelligence woven through his neural pathways that whispered orders directly into his thoughts, rewriting his sense of duty into something far more primal and absolute. They renamed him the Steel Dragon and unleashed him upon those who had betrayed the system, each hunt sharpening his instincts and deepening his reliance on the machine logic that now governed his survival. Yet in the quiet moments between assignments, fragmented memories of his humanity surface like drowning men gasping for air, leaving him uncertain whether he still serves his country or has become its most dangerous weapon turned inward.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

10, modifier +0

Venomous Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 piercing damage plus 3d6 poison damage.

Claw Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage.

Thermal Blast

Ranged Attack: 60 ft. line, 5 ft. wide. Each creature in the line must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Can be used once per short rest.

Tactical HUD

As a bonus action, The Steel Dragon can analyze the battlefield, granting advantage on the next attack roll made before the end of his next turn.

Hunt Prey

As an action, The Steel Dragon can mark a target within 60 ft. for 1 minute. He gains advantage on attack rolls against the marked target and can track it unerringly.

Thermal Vent

The Steel Dragon can vent excess heat, gaining resistance to fire damage.

Predatory Instincts

Advantage on initiative rolls and perception checks related to tracking.

strength

+8

dexterity

+7

constitution

+9

intelligence

+6

Fire