Mizaab
Greyhawk Dragon:
AC - 5; MV 9, Fl 30 (D HD 16; hp 145; THACO 5; #AT 3; Dmg ldlO/ldlO/3dlO; SA breath, spell; SD spell immunity; MR 65%; AL: LNGreyhawk dragons have the natural ability to polymorph self five times per day with unlimited duration. They are immune to all wizard spells of levels 1-4; they have a magic resistance of 65% against all other magical effects. The dragon's age gives him four spells from each of levels 1-6 per day. He prefers spells that enable him to gather information (ESP, know alignment, etc.), but if pre- paring for battle, he stocks up on offensive spells. The Greyhawk dragon is able to use its breath weapon three times per day. It exhales a highly toxic gas that requires victims to roll a successful saving throw vs. poison with a - 2 penalty or die. The gas affects any creature who inhales it or contacts the gas with exposed skin (it absorbs quickly through the skin). The gas lingers only two rounds, after which time it becomes inert. The dragon can pre- cisely meter the amount of gas it expels, to a maximum area of a cube 55 feet on each side. In combat, the dragon prefers to use its spells or breath weapon, fighting with its claws and bite only if necessary. When masquerading as Mizaab or Sturtevant, the dragon fights as a mage as long as possible in order to preserve his identity. In mage form (or any other disguise) the dragon main- tains his natural number of hit points. If close to death while in disguise, the dragon does not hesi- tate to change form in order to es- cape, but he reveals his true form only if necessary.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Mizaab appears as an eccentric, middle-aged wizard. He looks to be
about 55 years old, with a short, greying beard and reddish brown
hair. He is in good health for a man
of his age, appearing sturdy, though not very strong.
Apparel & Accessories
Mizaab's favorite color is gray (any shade from dove to charcoal), and he has never been seen with- out wearing some article of gray clothing.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
The dragon used Mizaab as a
means to freely interact in the city for many years. Eventually, the
dragon felt that Mizaab's time had
come, and he stopped masquerad- ing as Mizaab and started posing
as Sturtevant, a distant relative. The dragon, as Mizaab, was one
of the persons involved in trapping the Falcon. The success in trap- ping her was due in part to the
magic of the dragon. The spell that
trapped her has never been suc- cessfully duplicated. The dragon has kept his dis- tance from the PCs throughout
these adventures, but he has re- mained apprised of the situation
through Eritai. The dragon has
also passed along suggestions to
Eritai to help the PCs. Eritai re- ceived the map to the Falcon's lair
from the dragon.
Intellectual Characteristics
The Greyhawk dragon may be eccentric while playing the mage, but
his real nature is quite serious and
highly intelligent. He leans toward
good alignment, and is usually willing to help a worthy cause. His
identity for the general population
of Greyhawk is that of a wealthy, retired merchant (Sturtevant) who is
a patron of the libraries and art museums.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Mizaab is actually only a disguise for a very cunning Greyhawk dragon.
Social
Social Aptitude
The dragon is suave, sophisticated, charming, and wise.
People who encounter him (in his
human form only) find him fascinating and compelling.
Mannerisms
Mizaab gained a reputation as an
intelligent but eccentric mage. His
habit of disappearing frequently for several weeks always caused
rumors to surface, and some of his
proposals about magic, while ad- mittedly intriguing to other
mages, were viewed as absurd and
simply impossible. Those who
wrote about Mizaab theorized that he could have been one of the great
mages of Greyhawk had it not
been for his eccentric tendencies.
Wealth & Financial state
The Greyhawk dragon lives in a
mansion in the High Quarter near
the city wall. It is heavily fortified
with magical defenses, and it is exquisitely decorated inside. Only a
chosen few know that the occupant of this mansion is a dragon;
the obvious occupant changes
from time to time, but this is
merely part of the dragon's masquerade.
The dragon's long life span has enabled him to amass an amazing collection of artwork and cultural artifacts. His home resembles more a museum than a humble abode.
The dragon's long life span has enabled him to amass an amazing collection of artwork and cultural artifacts. His home resembles more a museum than a humble abode.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Species
Children
Sex
Male
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