Hi climby_climber,
I've been up Gould and Dragon many times and it's no walk in the park. The scramble up to the summit is very exposed and steep and some minor climbing skills will be needed to reach both summit blocks. If you are not sure if your friends are in good physical shape, then I would recommend not taking them to those peaks (Kearsarge Pass would probably be ok for them).
You could take them up to Horseshoe Meadows and hike up to Trail Peak (11,600ft) from Trail Pass or even Cirque Peak (12,900ft) via New Army Pass. Both have great views but are much easier than Gould and Dragon. Plan on getting acclimated before you take yourself and your friends up to high elevation as this will help you succeed in summiting these peaks.
Good luck and have a great time up there!
