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.

Always on the lookout for the next big success, Apevket decided to replace some of the pre-play serials, which had gotten stale, with zany standalone sketches. The first few were duds, being mostly song parodies with little characterization, but from such inauspicious beginnings came some of Roaring Lion Productions' greatest stars.

Kuskis is, depending on who wrote the sketch, either the wackiest of the wacky or an egotistical jerk. The latter interpretation is surprisingly popular, perhaps because of the fun of watching him create his own problems, or perhaps because (thanks to the work of an overworked and increasingly stressed illusionist) he can sustain cartoonishly improbable injuries without any permanent damage. Both on and off the stage, he is incredibly jealous of Tulsier for the other's success, not realizing that he is in his own way just as popular. Like Tulsier, he often stars in sketches that poke fun at popular plays or stories, often with Wolyim as his loyal sidekick.