Ridgewing Dragons live just below the snow level on the upper slopes of mountains. They are a friendly, playful breed and enjoy dancing in wind currents near their homes or plummeting down into valleys from great heights. Their wings, by far their most striking feature, grow in fin-like ridges along their backs. While their bodies lack markings to blend better with their surroundings, a ridgewing’s wings have bright markings in the colors of the flowers that grow in their mountain habitat. Occasionally different-colored individuals can be found, but they are rare because their striking coloring offers little protection.

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.

Aria is a very retiring and reclusive dragon who would much rather spend her time in mountain caves, practicing her talents with music. She shies away from company mostly, with the exception of a few dragons who are just as quiet as she is. She doesn't do well in groups, but she's slowly learning to adjust to the idea of living with others because of the large clan she lives with. Her delicate mannerisms and lovely voice make her much sought after among the male dragons, but she doesn't appear to notice other dragons' affections for her.