Script Dragons are named for the markings along their wings and sides that look almost like calligraphy. The patterns correspond to no known language, and are slightly different on every dragon. These dragons only develop the characteristic markings when they reach maturity, and they are fairly capable with magic once the patterns appear.

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.

Xeztak prides himself in being able to part humans from their money with a minimum of time and effort. He doesn't outright steal the money—there's no fun in that—but instead persuades the humans to hand the money over of their own free will. Ideally, he gets the money without providing anything in exchange, but he also keeps a few impressive-but-worthless trinkets at claw in case the human gets greedy.