This breed of dragon results from eggs or hatchlings that have been neglected. They are usually rebellious, not obeying their masters, sometimes even attacking them. However, their neglect as a hatchling leaves them crippled, and they are weak compared to other breeds, causing them to stay with their masters for protection.

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.

Miserable's state is due to an overzealous attachment to his mother, and his failed attempts to remain in her company.  Due to his Gothic mother's devotion to her own dark works, Miserable received only the minimal of attentions required to attain adulthood.  As a result, he is the weakest of his siblings, and must rely upon his family's reputation and his own frightening appearance to survive.