Screw Dragons, get a Wyvern. Wyverns are badass and cool.
Unsure about East Asian Dragonic meanings, however I do know the European counterparts quite well.
Edit: Looking at wikipedia...
"Instead, it is generally used as the symbol of culture. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck."
"Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, and floods."
Chinese Dragons are also very modest and peaceful, unlike European counterparts.