A Color-Coded Guide to Dragons
One of the things I've learned about dragons is that their personalities and skills are heavily influenced by whatever color they happen to be. I don't know how or why that is, but it's something that dragons themselves proudly acknowledge. It's no coincidence that most blue dragons are scholarly, or that most purple dragons are gifted, or that most yellow dragons will happily talk your ear off.
This is a list of the different colored dragons, along with a brief description of what they're like.
Special thanks to Sealgirl for her research and conclusions on turquoise dragons.
Red: Red dragons are natural leaders who make things happen. They're clever, confident, and charismatic, but perhaps most importantly they don't give up easily. When they set out to accomplish something, you can be sure they'll find a way to do it. They have a way of commanding respect and inspiring others to take action. If they're in a leadership position, which they almost always are, they usually know how to best use the talents and skills of others.
Orange: Orange dragons are friendly, playful, and not inclined to hold grudges or take life too seriously. They can be quite irreverent and like to tease. Many dragons dismiss them as shallow and foolish, but orange dragons think the rest of the world just needs to lighten up. They're quite fond of little ones and make good caretakers. They're also engaging story-tellers and entertainers.
Yellow: With yellow dragons, I didn't have to ask a lot of questions to get them talking. As a matter of fact, I could hardly get a word in edgewise! They're endlessly talkative and never seem to run out of energy. They love a captive audience and want to be noticed. If they wear clothing of any kind (and they often do), it's a sure bet they'll choose glitzy or neon-bright colors. They're passingly good with magic, but they like to use spells that they think will impress others. Other dragons find them amusing at best, obnoxious at worst.
Green: Hardy and adaptable, green dragons have the most diverse interests and abilities. They're not nearly as clannish as other dragons and can be found in almost any field. They're quick learners who can pick up almost anything, but they're easily bored and don't specialize as much as other dragons. A green dragon is seldom more than a jack-of-all-trades. Sometimes they're looked down on for not having a more distinct culture of their own, and for not being more decisive with their lives.
Blue: The best thinkers, scholars, and strategists are the studious blue dragons. They take themselves and their work very seriously. In fact, they take almost everything seriously. This isn't to say they don't have a sense of humor. Far from it-- just so long as the joke isn't on them. The typical blue dragon is sensitive to criticism and doesn't react well to teasing. (It's for these reasons that orange dragons love to poke fun at them.)
Purple: Your average purple dragon is far from average, or at least that's what they tell me. I must admit that purple dragons have some cause to be proud of themselves, since they dominate the artistic fields. They are known to have excellent taste and a flair for the dramatic. They have also produced some of the most gifted painters, sculptors, writers, musicians, and stage actors. Some have even become inventors and innovators, although to excel in these areas, they generally need the practical knowledge and guidance of brown dragons.
Brown: Of all the dragons I met, the brown dragons are the most sensible and down-to-earth. Although they can use magic, they prefer to rely on tools and elbow-grease to get the job done. They take pride in being able to work with their hands and tinker with mechanical things. They have reason to be, for even the most magically gifted dragons can't always repair their own clocks.
Pink: Anyone can suffer from self-doubt from time to time, but for pink dragons, it's chronic. Perhaps it's because their magic is often weak, or maybe they're just embarrassed to be pink. In any case, many pink dragons don't have a lot of self-confidence. To get the approval and admiration they crave, they often try very hard to please others. Or they simply remain timidly in the background, rarely doing more than is required of them.
Turquoise: "Cute" is a description that could easily be applied to turquoise dragons; but anyone foolish enough to take them at face value are in for a lot of trouble! At least as intelligent as blue dragons but with a malicious sense of humour, they spend most of their time thinking up elaborate and often highly embarrassing jokes to play on others. They have a well-developed set of rules for their games, and prefer not to use their considerable magical powers as they see it as "cheating". Shrewd observers, with quick reflexes and natural charm, these little dragons always managed to stay one step ahead of any trouble they create. They only admire those who can take a joke, and if you laugh in the face of your embarrassment, you will have a loyal friend for life.
White: The rarest dragons of all are white, and what I know of them I mostly learned from other dragons, who regard white dragons with awe and sometimes fear. White dragons are said to be extremely powerful and wise. They are sages who have visions and prophetic dreams. I can't confirm any of these stories, but I will say that the one white dragon I met seemed oddly distracted and troubled, as if her mind was very far away.
Black: Although most dragon species freely intermix and socialize with each other, black dragons keep their distance. This doesn't escape the notice of the others, who take a dim view of this sort of behavior. Some of them assume that black dragons must be stuck-up snobs who look down their noses at everyone. Others think they have something to hide. Many just think they're a bit odd. For my part, I found the black dragons I spoke with to be polite and gentle, almost shy. However, they stubbornly evaded almost any question that dealt with them personally.
Gold: It is said that gold dragons are the most brave and heroic of all. They are determined to do their part to make a difference in the world. Though gold dragons might seem fickle at times, they simply follow their hearts and have little use for rules that they consider unjust. Whether they be leaders or loners, warriors or diplomats, they are guided by a need to discover and fulfill their purpose in life.
Silver: Many healers, caretakers, and counselors are silver dragons. They're nurturers who go out of their way to serve others. They're patient, inoffensive, and good at mediating conflicts. They try to understand all points of view and believe that there's some good in everyone. They're often seen as naive goody-two-shoes, but they have admirers too.
Copper: Whereas silver dragons try to see the good in everyone, copper dragons are far more skeptical. They tell it like it is and don't put up with much nonsense. They're honorable, trustworthy, and have a strong sense of justice. They believe that rules are meant to be obeyed, and they have little tolerance for ne'er-do-wells. Though their stern views aren't always popular, copper dragons are trusted with great responsibilties.