Striped Dragons come in a dazzling array of colors complemented by an intricate pattern of stripes. These bright colors and patterns help attract their favorite food, insects. Because their prey is so tiny, striped dragons must spend a large portion of their day eating. The color of the offspring is usually determined by the dragon’s mate.

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.

Among the Stripe Dragons in Laura-Lana's clan, there is one who is a living example for excellent manners. His name is Zarek Zabini. There is an aura of quiet dignity around this dragon. No matter the occasion, he never fails to be polite and composed. Zarek has high status within the stripe community of the clan. If he disapproves of another dragon, the dragon in question inevitably loses respect among the stripes of Laura-Lana's clan.