Smart dragon tops list of fiction’s richest characters

NEW YORK, Apr 24: A smart and savvy dragon, an aged vampire and a Beverly Hillbilly are among the richest fictional characters, according to a new ranking. Smaug, a hyper-intelligent, short-tempered dragon and the star of the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” prequel whose estimated worth is a hefty $62 billion, headed the list of Forbes’ “Fictional 15” wealthiest imaginary characters, it said yesterday. (agencies)