The Railway Dragon

The Railway Dragon is said to be one of the last of his kind - as Dragons were originally great in number but were later hunted by humans who feared them for their size. Nowadays, there aren't many dragons left and what is left of their once numerous race now hide away from humans in caves, fog or other places. The Railway Dragon chooses to hide in a cave within a railway tunnel - hence his name. During his time in his tunnel, the dragon collected a large amount of 'treasure' - although the majority of this was items that had fallen or been thrown from the passing trains over the years. He has presumably stolen from some of the trains as has a liking for the smoked meat that the old steam trains used to make - while it's also hinted that he ate a conductor at some point in the past as he has a conductor's hat in his cave and, when talking about the man whose head it fell off, states "I didn't like him though - too tough".

Dragon Celebration known as the "Day of Tidings" - where Dragons meet up for a night of fun and games. However, he states that he won't be going as it's both too far away and too dangerous to travel. However, the old dragon convinces himself that he can't miss the celebrations as "It's got to be worth it to go once in a while, whatever might happen". Thinking about seeing his fellow dragons again he decided he must make the journey there. The location of the celebration is deep in a supposedly unknown forest clearing with a large bonfire.

The Railway Dragon himself is a very old creature and, while his age is not specified, it is specified that he is over 100 years old at least - as he states to know that he hasn't flown for a century (with him initially struggling to get airborne when tried to convinces himself to try and fly again).

Out of all the remaining dragons alive, he is also one of the biggest (in comparison with the other dragons he knows). He is green in colour with his front covered in scales that are a lighter green. He also has small horns on his head and small spikes on his elbows and heels, he has light green bushy eyebrows. His wings appear small when folded but are easily large enough to carry him with ease. Although he initially struggles with flight after not flying for so long, he is shown to be much better at it after practicing a few times- easily flying at both high speed and low without issue. his wing membranes are orange,

He also wears a blue woolly scarf around his neck.

He is shown to love having a good time at parties, like at the Day of Tidings or with friends.

Grouchy yet Soft-Hearted: He is initially irritable, grumpy, and displeased when someone invades his secret lair, quickly warming up to them if they come as a friend not trying to steal from him and becoming a loyal, protective friend.

Aged and Senile: He is an ancient, centuries-old dragon who shows signs of old age—including being a bit forgetful, senile, and being a glutton for meat.

• Sentimental Scavenger: He collects discarded objects thrown from passing trains, treating ordinary rubbish and artifacts (like an "our glass" instead of an hourglass) as treasured heirlooms.

• Wise and Whimsical: He offers quirky, imaginative perspectives on the world, such as teaching to others look "up and down and sideways" when crossing the road.

• Weary of Humans: Having lived through a long history where humans hunted and feared dragons for their size, he is initially cautious, though he retains a quiet, magical warmth.

He speaks with a distinctly British, upper-class accent.

The railway dragon being a natural apex predator who easily bigger than most people he meets can use vore to casually swallow others whole with ease as he enjoys devouring intruders and putting them in there place.