Neotropical Dragons are a breed that originate in rainforests. They are fun-loving and enjoy lounging on tree branches, eating whatever fruit they find. They are also often found sunning themselves on rocks, using their large wings to soak up the rays. In the summer, males compete for mates by showing off their striped wings and gliding in spirals down the tree trunks. It is said that the larger the wings, the more likely the male will attract a suitable 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.

Okaiokoa is sweet and naive and timid. Her delicate build and shy nature have always made her feel vulnerable and so she has lived her entire life on the fringes of the cave. She is so unaccustomed to contact that she jumps when another dragon approaches her because she can't guess what their intentions are. A few of the harder dragons mock her twitchiness, but most feel sorry for her and try to calm her when they can. Mostly, however, they keep their distance either through a mistaken belief that's what Okaiokoa wants or because they don't know how to deal with her. Despite this, she has a very close friendship with Hathshah: the two of them understand each other and Okaiokoa's life would be an absolute misery without the other she-dragon in it.