Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Whiteheart is a peacemaker, loving to all but quick to flare up at any perceived injustice. She has a tendency to side with the underdog in any fight or argument, although not if they are blatantly wrong. Even in her friendships, she tends to gravitate towards those she sees as unpopular or oppressed. Like her one of her best friends, Greensong, she is almost universally liked, a fact perhaps lessened by her knack for embarrassingly blunt honesty. Her story is somewhat tragic- she was born in the wild orphaned at a young age, finding refuge with a family of Guardian Dragons who had taken in orphaned hatchlings. Eventually she left and allied herself with her adopted father, Sharpclaw, and they fended for themselves for a few years before Whiteheart was separated from Sharpclaw and injured. Silvre found her and took her in, introducing her to the peace and beauty of flock life. Eventually, she convinced Sharpclaw to join her. She still remains fond of outsiders, especially Longtail.