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Meg/Pendara: The protagonist/hero of course, Meg starts out as a college student-to-graduate who isn’t happy with the degree she went for. She was going to try a different college to get a different degree, or another class that would help narrow her job choices...but during the summer she was dragged into going on a camping trip (or something. I haven’t worked out the details) with some classmates she considers friends. 

This is where her plans are thrown out the window, as the night progresses with some dramatic event happening (again...details under construction) where she transforms for the first time (to her knowledge or memory) and she has to run for it. She ends up in a reasonably-sized cave where she falls asleep from the stress exhausting her. The next morning being woken by ANOTHER dragon! And long story turned short...he teaches her how to function in her new body and they journey together to the nearest place he knows where dragons live safely away from humans...and so her story really begins there.

Megaera: By official title, she is the princess of the hidden kingdom Meg (renamed Pendara eventually) is brought to, and therefore heir to the throne. By actual character...as of now she is the Big Sister character type, as in she starts tough, but will be there for her friends and warms up to Meg soon enough. 

Her past is much less friendly, however. Megaera was once the infamous stereotypical dragons they write stories about. Arrogant, selfish, and tyrannical, she terrorized a specific spot of Europe until Arkelm the Golden arrived and used her arrogance against her to beat her in a fight she initiated. Later saving her life when she was finally taken down and about to be killed by the humans she once oppressed. He gave her a second chance, and she took it, traveling with him as his student and traveling companion for many years...but more on her later.

Arkelm: Not much is known about his early years, but over his centuries of life he was given the title of “Arkelm the Golden” by several, which spread around the world. He is one of the most famous dragons on the planet, known for his good deeds and heroic feats while remaining humble and kind. Megaera respects him deeply, as do many others, but they have a special connection (not romantic or parental, but their relationship is unique to them.) 

He also has an interesting relationship with Maziah (coming next) and is one of the first to give Meg a chance when she comes to the city. 

Maziah: Grumpy by default, Maziah would rather be in her study all day fiddling with her potions and pet projects relating to mixing concoctions and things. She is not a very sociable dragon at all, but is the city’s best alchemist. Arkelm is perhaps the only one you will see talking with her like they are close friends, and that is probably because they are. Anyone else is either treated to a long, hard look...or threatened with being force-fed poison. 

She is one of the coldest to Meg when she arrives, but that isn’t out of character with Maziah. Deep down she is very loyal to her city, though, and her king. 

Azure: At least for now, Azure is the dragon that found and brought Meg to the hidden city. He is a race of Serpens dragons (snake dragons) resembling and expressing mannerisms of pythons...and as of now I don’t have a lot to say on him. If I ever publish this story, he will have a different placement in it in Meg’s friend group.

King Aegeus: The king of the dragons, who rules and protects the dragons of the hidden city. When Meg arrives, he is wary of her, but allows her refuge in the city as he does all dragons that come here. He is a mysterious figure like Arkelm...but just and good deep down. He is also Megaera’s father, but they were separated when she was still a child, resulting in her eventual rise to power in the opposite way she should have. 

Island Pit Viper dragon (unnamed): I...don’t have much to say on this one. I think it will be male, and he is heavily influenced by the Island Pit Viper, a snake of these colors and with this plated look to it. Very pretty snake. As the name says, he is of the Viper race of Serpens dragons. 

Varsolus: One of the king’s most loyal and powerful soldiers, shown through the scars he has received in battle (though not all are from his service to the king.) Varsolus is very loyal to the crown...and to defending his city. (I don’t have a lot more to say on him. He isn’t a major part of the story I don’t think...)

Yandor: Varsolus’ younger brother and not near as brave or skilled in battle. He’ll probably end up being a traitor...because he doesn’t like how things are being run here. 

King Cobra dragon (unnamed): I don’t have a name for this guy either...he is also a soldier, and one of the Cobra dragons in the Serpens group. That’s all I have on him, though.

False Water Cobra dragon (unnamed): Originally this was going to be the King Cobra’s sister, who when they were younger thought she was a King Cobra as well but grew out of it...but I’m leaning more toward her being the other character’s mate instead. She still was raised by true Cobra dragons, but by the time of meeting her husband, had been set straight on her adopted status (it isn’t tragic or depressing either. They loved her as they did any of their other children.)

Aara/vos: For a disclaimer, he is a placeholder character. If I end up publishing this story, he will be replaced with a different dragon of mine which I have shared on here before... I’m still not sure what his story is yet, but he is one of the oldest dragons alive, a member of the most ancient race which Pendara (on purpose) has some features of. As for his status...I don’t know if he will be a criminal, or just a mysterious character that she meets and is taught more about her identity from...as well as other things. Also the love interest, of course, because my headworld, my rules. (He will also be redesigned a bit, but not by much.)