Dragons are creatures with nearly unlimited life spans. They can survive for long periods of time, and no one has found a dragon that has died of old age. Adolescence 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. Once they hit adolescence, hatchlings change quickly, maturing to their full forms in only 2 years.

Dragons don’t communicate with each other verbally, but they will growl to scare off predators and frighten prey. Young dragons will emit an extremely high-pitched squeal when they are frightened. To communicate, they use telepathy with each other and to speak to other creatures.

Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

As an albino Sweetling, Ghost is a very special little dragon. While the rest of his breed boast huge, pink feathers, Ghost's feathers are tiny and white. As he is not terribly bright, he doesn't understand why his feathers are so small, or why he isn't quite as pink as his fellow Sweetlings. In an attempt to be just as beautiful and eye-catching as his brethren, he is driven to collect the prettiest, most colorful feathers he can find, which he then weaves into his own. Ghost takes great measures to keep his makeshift plumage clean and beautiful, which can be tricky, as Ghost's favorite treat is honey. He has found that it is very hard to keep clean when you're running from bees.