Shimmer-scale Dragons are a very beautiful breed with small—but highly reflective—scales that shimmer and shine as the dragon moves through water. They don’t have fins or webbed feet, but their long, eel-like bodies allow them to swim quite fast. They were once rumored to carry large pearls in their claws—causing many to seek them out in search of this fabulous treasure. In reality, the “pearl” is of greater value to the dragon, for the fabled treasure is actually an egg carried by a migrating female.

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.

Lars is a fantastic mediator and can quickly and painlessly end disputes. He does tend to think only in logical terms, however, and can be somewhat emotionally removed from conversation. He is utterly devoted to learning and will spend many hours poring over books, trying to learn human language and translate it into draconic script. Lars loves pearls above all other gems and will squeak joyfully when presented with one. He quickly regains his composure and goes back to his regular routine, however.