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.

Charity was found among the abandoned hatchlings, starving and injured. Some of the bigger hatchlings had beaten her and broken her wings as soon as she grew them. Once at thevinyard's cave, Lilya and the other healers mended her wings, and Strength and Mercy taught her that she needn't be afraid of other dragons. Charity counts thevinyard's other Guardian dragons as family, and is a fierce protector of eggs and hatchlings. She fights valiantly to keep thevinyard's youth safe from the attacks of monsters and other predators.