Who am I?

[Will Solace]

Ok, whoever guesses gets to go next. And so on.
I am the reincarnation of a river spirit who can turn into a dragon. Who am I?

 

[Dr. Javelin]

jean valjean

 

[Wittgenstein]

http://www.marioboards.com/index.php?topic=29921.0

It originally started as just Mario characters, but it seems to have evolved into a general thread just like this one.

 

[Will Solace]

jean valjean

See my avatar.
Hint: not live-action movie