Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Charredwing is one of Phoenix's dragons. She is an unamused, antisocial dragon that prefers to be left alone. Her growl is, as some dragons say when she isn't listening, very similar to the sound of a good number of slices of pork frying. Her voice is very low and somewhat monotone, and believe it or not, not one dragon, or even Phoenix, has ever heard her yell. She is, despite her nature, one of Phoenix's favorite dragons and Phoenix often confides in her about more private matters. Charredwing's one good trait is that secrets never leave her.