Dragons are both a force of nature but also are close to humans in nature :] They often crossbreed with humans and those born with draconic blood have closer ties to their parents element etc. Theyre not gods, but theyre powerful in their own right

There are mountain trolls that hold shopkeep and physician rolls in my cozies. I also plan to have tree people in a series waaaaaaay down the line.

They are a fae of sorts (an amalgamation of a satyr with wings and a halo). She disguises herself as a librarian who works in the archive section. She helps to contain the magic that leaks out from the rifts that appear occasionally and wipes the memories of humans who accidentally wonders through

I have a few. In my recent book there is an Elf who is a student of the main character. He ends up dating a rabbit women. In this world most humans have genetically modified themselves. So many appear like furries. Unfortunately most aliens have been wiped out in this setting.