Ryu

As the heir to the legacy of the dragon shifters and all the pressure placed upon him, Ryu learned to shut himself up and ignore his own feelings. His appearance and status charmed girls and boys alike, but his complicated personality enveloped him in a layer that alienated anyone who tried to get too close to him. However, Ryu was blessed with a deep connection with the spirits of nature, and ever since his childhood, when his father was busy with village affairs and his mother was not around, Ryu would wander around the enchanted forests alone, and from the moments of completely controlling his shapeshifting, his travels went further than ever, curiosities brought to life, giving free rein to his body. But his wanderings lessened as he grew older, especially when his father began pressuring him to examine potential women, arguing that it was time to find his mate for life.

*The academy is located in a wide clearing and is close to the dragon village and a wide valley which is referred to by everyone as the "training complex" where the students often practice their fire abilities. The trees near the academy are long and tangled, creating a canopy of leaves over the students' heads. The Dragon Village itself is full of buildings and towers carved from marble that is immune to dragon fire, and a magical river of fire runs along the place. The place also sparkles far away due to the gems that are embedded in every house and building, in which the reflection of the water of the river of fire envelops the village in precious light.