Striped River Dragons dwell in clear, deep-moving water. These dragons are playful and active, but wild individuals are very shy and tend to flee at the first sign of humans. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to an hour, and are also capable of magic-powered flight for short distances. Their hoards usually consist of shells, smooth river stones, and freshwater pearls; Striped River Dragons often trade objects from their hoard and give “gifts” to dragons or people they consider to be friends. These dragons are intolerant of poor water conditions, so their presence is often an indicator of a healthy river system.

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.

Stewardship is affable and often has a cheerful expression, but she is set in her ways. She is sometimes called a "difficult" dragon, but the meaning of that is vague. What can be said is that she has a tendency to explain in detail the greatness of things she has, or condemn something unfamiliar or unnecessary being offered to her. Many people find ways to incorporate things into Stewardship's routine if they want her to give something new a try, be it through well-placed conversations nearby or having items supposedly show up by surprise at her riverbank.