| The dragon is one of the most ancient and powerful | | | | dragon character can have just about any capabilities |
| symbols in the human imagination. You find stories | | | | that you can imagine. |
| being told about these wonderful beasts in almost | | | | One decision you do have to make is about the |
| every culture around the world. While the exact look | | | | austerity and power of your dragon. Some dragons |
| and characteristics may vary, it's fairly easy to tell a | | | | are ancient, or even immortal, and have so much |
| dragon when you're looking at one. | | | | wisdom and power that they generally withdraw from |
| When roleplaying as a dragon you have to decide | | | | the affairs of mortals. Other dragons are less |
| what kind of creature you are going to be. The two | | | | powerful, and like to amuse themselves by getting into |
| major types of dragon are the eastern, and the | | | | fights, or hoarding treasures, or even going out on |
| western style. In the west dragons have traditionally | | | | adventures. |
| been associated with evil. It is said that Satan can take | | | | Generally the more powerful your dragon, the less |
| the form of a dragon, and dragons are the antagonists | | | | they should be involved in the affairs of the world. A |
| in most ancient stories told about them. In the East, | | | | super powerful being is actually a limiting factor in |
| dragons are considered much more benign, and often | | | | roleplaying. It is the inadequacies and the weaknesses |
| come bringing blessings and good luck. However in | | | | of your character that will define who they are and |
| either culture, a dragon is a powerful and dangerous | | | | how the struggle of life plays out. |
| beast that should be respected by mortals. | | | | One of the great things about taking on the role of a |
| There are a variety of colors that can be associated | | | | dragon is that you aren't really limited by anything |
| with dragons and these are often used to bestow | | | | except your imagination. The traditional dragon may |
| certain personality traits or capabilities on the creature. | | | | have green scales and breathe fire, but your dragon |
| For instance blue dragons are often said to be able to | | | | can be any color you want, and can have a wide |
| breathe out ice, and to love cold climates. In general | | | | variety of skills at their disposal. All you have to do is |
| these characteristics are arbitrary, and your own | | | | think them up. |