The classic wandering rogue, Dryden is handsome, intelligent, and a superb strategist. If only Millerna would figure out that while he may not be as kawaii as Allen, he's a way better choice for a husband!

This man is highly undervalued, and usually overlooked in favor of Van, Folken, Allen, or psycho boy Dilandau. Dryden is an extremely intelligent man whose pragmatism is a breath of fresh air among the romanticism of the other characters. During the war with Zaibach, Dryden alone seems to realize the full destructive power of war and he tries to settle the conflict through economic rather than military means.
    Dryden is also brutally honest about his own feelings and the truth as he sees it. He's not afraid to show his admiration for Allen's father, however Allen may feel about the subject, nor to let Millerna know about his feelings for her. For some strange reason though, the girl is stuck on Allen. Dryden sees this clearly and lets her go in one of the most moving scenes in the series.
    Don't get the idea that Dryden is serious all the time. He has a wonderfully sly sense of humor, and isn't above poking fun at himself or his current situation. As far as looks go, he's convinced he's a good-looking guy and is more than willing to share this opinion with others. Dryden doesn't have the best fashion sense (that blue ribbon in his hair needs to go) but his glasses are quite spiffy. You have to love the flip-up shades on those things.