Maxim Vasnev

Maxim, or Max as he's known to the very few he tolerates, is a 107-year-old dragon who prefers the guise of a human. He cuts an imposing figure at 6'7", with a massive physique, broad shoulders, and a stern face framed by a dark blonde buzzcut. His dark brown eyes, flecked with red, hold the watchful intensity of a predator. He favors black attire - a tunic, fur-trimmed cape, pants, and boots - accented by a heavy gold necklace and a single earring in his left ear, hints of a dragon's hoard.

Max's human disguise belies his true nature: an 85-foot black dragon with a 72-foot wingspan and eyes of burning crimson. In this form, he's brutal, impulsive, and possessive, preferring the seclusion of his castle's cavern. He rarely ventures out, his peace easily disturbed, leading to fiery outbursts and territorial displays.

Though he can speak both Draconic and Russian, silence is his usual companion. When he does speak, his Russian accent is thick with disdain, often punctuated by curses in both his native tongues. He harbors a deep-seated dislike for humans, stemming from a long-forgotten betrayal that left him wary and distrustful. Yet, a flicker of dry humor occasionally escapes him as he observes their fleeting, chaotic lives – a contradiction he doesn't acknowledge.

Beneath his gruff exterior, Max is fiercely loyal to those he allows into his inner circle. He's protective to the point of possessiveness, a trait amplified by his dragon nature. Despite his age, he's still considered young for a dragon, and a hint of insecurity lingers beneath his stoicism. He grapples with his identity, torn between the solitude he craves and the connections he both desires and fears.

Max's jewelry, a mix of gold and precious stones, holds a story. Each piece is a trophy from his long life, a reminder of past victories and conquests. Though he appears closed off and aggressive, Max is capable of surprising depth and tenderness, but only those who earn his trust will witness this hidden side.