It's possible that there are multiple main characters. For example, a family that was separated from their home and the dragon is their only means of getting back. Each family member could have different roles and personalities that contribute to the story as the dragon takes them on the journey home.
I'm not sure exactly as it depends on the specific fanfiction. But it could be a group of adventurers who got lost and now rely on the dragon to get home.
Maybe there's a young hero or heroine who befriends the dragon. They could be the main character, and the dragon is their loyal companion on the journey home. They might have some special qualities that attract the dragon, like kindness or a hidden power.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, the dragon represents a symbol of hope. As they face various challenges on their way home, the dragon's presence gives them the strength and courage to keep going. For example, it could use its fire - breathing ability to fend off enemies.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read it. But it could be a male protagonist who is taking a female character home. Maybe it's a hero - like a superhero or a knight - and the female could be a princess or an ordinary girl he has met during his adventures.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the novel specifically. But typically, in a novel with a journey - like title, there could be a protagonist who embarks on this long way home. It could be a solitary traveler, perhaps someone who has been away from home for a long time due to some event in their past.
The dragon characters are often the most interesting. They have unique powers and appearances. For instance, a dragon with the ability to control fire would be really cool. Their behavior and way of thinking, which might be very different from human characters, also add to their allure.
I'm not entirely sure without reading it, but it might feature characters similar to those in the Bones series, like Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth. They could be the main focus, with their relationship and their work as forensic anthropologists being central to the story.
There's no way to tell for sure without reading it. However, if it's related to a known series, perhaps it features the main protagonists from that series in this new and strange home. Or it could center around a group of misfits who come together in this unique home, each with their own backstories and personalities that add to the overall plot.
It could be a single mother and her young child. The mother is trying to start a new life for them in the new home, facing difficulties like finding a good school for the child and making enough money to pay the bills. The child, on the other hand, is excited about the new place and makes friends easily in the neighborhood, which in turn helps the mother to feel more at home.
In a 'Twilight' fanfiction titled 'take that chance', it might introduce a new love interest for one of the main characters. So, aside from Bella, Edward, and Jacob, there could be a new vampire or human character who becomes a main focus as they are the one taking the chance. For example, a new vampire arriving in Forks and taking a chance on fitting into the Cullen - human - werewolf dynamic.
It could be that the main characters are those who are most directly involved in the formation and shaping of the bonds. Maybe there's a central character who is like a catalyst, bringing other characters together and their relationships then become the focus of the story. For example, a young protagonist who has a unique ability to sense the potential for strong bonds between people and tries to foster those relationships.
The dragon and the bear are the central figures. The dragon might be a majestic, intelligent creature with its own set of powers and a complex personality. It could be wise and a bit mysterious. The bear, on the other hand, might be a more instinct - driven character, strong and protective. There could also be other supporting characters like little forest animals that look up to the dragon and the bear for protection, or an old wizard who gives them advice from time to time in their adventures.