Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

While most Guardians are content to stay in one place, Samus takes a much more active approach to things. While she will occasionally guard a nest, Samus prefers to defend places of importance- temple ruins (which have an added importance to her, as she was raised in one after her family was killed), academies, and castles, to name a few.

Despite taking so many jobs, Samus rarely speaks. She only communicates enough to get the job, and insists on working alone. Even if the job involves taking on a great number of enemies, Samus will not take help unless her work is threatened by it. Another odd thing about Samus is that few- human, dragon, or other sentient beings- realize she is even female, and are quite surprised when they learn. (If they ever learn).