Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Forctis is considered Altea's best jeweller, crafting quality work—for a price. His blue flames, carefully controlled over metal or glass, are skilfully worked alongside his delicate paws and instruments specified for certain tasks to form intricate pieces. It's not just metal and glass he works with, either—gemstones, wood he can burn careful patterns and images into, and he implements many natural pieces into his work. Beetle shells are especially popular—he just loves working the things into whatever he can think of. Necklaces, piercings, headwear, you name it, he has at least a dozen designs for each.

Creating is Forctis' passion. Most of the day, from early morning to late evening, one can pass by and look through the open window to his small stone workshop to see a gentle blue glow and a dragon earnestly working on his next commission, design or just something for fun. As time goes on, he makes increasingly numerous small sculptures as well.