I like how they retain a lot of dragon traits in this form as well, not just in the non-human parts like the wings and tail, but in their facial structure and skin colors.
I relate with that! I don't draw human/dragon combos much, but when I draw merfolk, centaurs, or other hybrid creatures, I like to mesh the traits of both animal inspirations more thoroughly so it doesn't look like a human torso/head/ect slapped onto part of some other animal.