The known varieties of true dragons (as opposed to other creatures that have
the dragon type) fall into two broad categories: chromatic and metallic. The
chromatic dragons are black, blue, green, red, and white they are all evil
and extremely fierce. The metallic dragons are brass, bronze, copper, gold,
and silver they are all good, usually noble, and highly respected by the
wise.
All true dragons gain more abilities and greater power as they age. (Other
creatures that have the dragon type do not.) They range in length from
several feet upon hatching to more than 100 feet after attaining the status
of great wyrm. The size of a particular dragon varies according to age and
variety.
A dragon.s metabolism operates like a highly efficient furnace and can
metabolize even inorganic material. Some dragons have developed a taste for
such fare.
Although goals and ideals vary among varieties, all dragons are covetous.
They like to hoard wealth, collecting mounds of coins and gathering as many
gems, jewels, and magic items as possible. Those with large hoards are loath
to leave them for long, venturing out of their lairs only to patrol the
immediate area or to get food. For dragons, there is no such thing as enough
treasure. It.s pleasing to look at, and they bask in its radiance. Dragons
like to make beds of their hoards, shaping nooks and mounds to fit their
bodies. By the time a dragon matures to the age of great wyrm, hundreds of
gems and coins may be imbedded in its hide.
All dragons speak Draconic.