>>8399Dragons are majestic beasts as kobolds are their humbler counterpart. In a way their fate is tied to one another.
Interestingly enough, depending on the setting; both can use magic to turn into the other. A powerful caster can make a kobold take the form of a mighty dragon while a mighty dragon can transform into that of a more approachable and adorable kobold.
I'd say that while similar in personality there are differences. Due to being humanoid and having true thumbs, I feel that the kobold is more likely to be familiar to that of labor in all of its forms, adding character, whether it be crafting tools, cavernous homes, or even exquisite piece of fine art. Whereas a dragon is more use to its position of near royal authority; making it more suited as a collector, appraiser, and connoisseur of such fine pieces of armor, weapons, gold, and fine art.
It is a ying and yang that are as similar as they can be different. Two sides of the same coin. Similar, yet distinct in a way that is hard to place a finger over. Every kobold needs their dragon; and nearly every dragon has a special kobold that they place above all others.
But -- That's just my personal take on it outside of popular belief.