Speed Stinger

Species: Speed Stinger

Class: Sharp

Fire Type: None

Abilities: Paralyzing Sting; Incredible Night Vision; Water Running

The Velociraptors of the dragon world, Speed Stingers are fast, aggressive and intelligent. They use coordinated attacks, moving in packs of dozens at a time, all lead by the Lead Speed Stinger.

Speed Stingers have wings, but they are small and undeveloped, so this species is essentially flightless. Confined to land, they rely on ice bridges and glaciers to move from place to place in search of food, although some species members have evolved with webbed claws. They are the fastest dragon on land. While other dragons such as Nadders and Night Furies can outfly them, no one can outrun a Speed Stinger. 

Stingers are nocturnal dragons and typically seek shelter in caves or tunnels to avoid predators while sleeping. The Lead Speed Stinger is identifiable by its red wings and red stripes along his body (in contrast to the uniform green of a regular Speed Stinger). Speed Stingers will follow their leader anywhere, without hesitation. 

A Stinger's main weapon is its poisonous barbed tail. Even a single sting can render any human or dragon completely paralyzed for hours or even days. Although Speed Stingers are incapable of generating flames, they make up for this deficit with several hidden abilities. Being nocturnal, Speed Stingers are blessed with amazing night vision. Additionally, when running at full velocity, a Speed Stinger's dexterous feet allow the dragon to tread up walls and even run upside-down on ceilings and cave-tops for limited periods of time.

Finally, these dragons have developed incredibly thick hides to protect them from the heat and friction when they race at top speed. This calloused skin renders Speed Stingers impervious to temperature extremes, as well as traditional weapons like arrows and spears.