Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Dolan Snort is a young Nilia Pygmy. Despite his miniscule size, most of the other dragons are afraid of him, as he has a bad habit of attacking pretty much anyone that disagrees with him. Because of being abandoned as a hatchling, he is convinced that the world is a harsh, cruel place, and therefore trusts no one. Fortunately, his mate, Sunset Savvy, shares all of his interests and is yet to be attacked. He doesn't really do much damage when he attacks someone, though, often leaving the victim with a few scratches at his worst, but that's enough to make the faint of heart avoid him. He was found as a hatchling by Izar, whom did his best to train him that everyone wasn't out to get him, with little to no avail.