Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Imperfect Gold is a lost and confused dragon. She spends her days looking around in the cave for shiny objects and abandoned treasures, even though she never finds them. Some say she was once a gold dragon, but she didn't act good enough to be a metallic so the gold was coated in thick black paint. She left to be with the turpentines--the closest to her colors--and found her mate, Ultimate Perfection, who makes up for every flaw this lonely dragon has.