Not all dragons live in castles

Not all dragons live in castles you live in a cave in the mountains near a village. The villagers occasionally visit you to ask for favours or magic. This is how you grow your hoard, you have the gift of magic and exchange it for gold, jewels and food. You are capable of hunting on your own and taking the occasional human sacrifice, normally payment for a larger wish or a criminal in need of disposal. Your life changes when a princess comes to your village and up to your cave looking for something.