Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

The Giggler's real name is not known. She was given this nickname by Sunshine, a vampire slayer she encountered years ago. She laughs, even when the situation isn't appropriate, laughing when her victims cry in fear or laughing at her master's discomfort. For this, she has been punished many times over, but still, that does not stop her insistent giggling. Only Sunshine's bread knife can stop her laughter.