Skywing Dragons spend most of their lives flying in the air. They hunt from the air, diving at prey from above, and land only to rest. They are some of the fastest fliers, capable of extremely high speeds. The webbing at the end of the tail acts as a rudder, allowing them to easily change direction during flight.

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.

Headstrong and restless, Penniger is at his most content when soaring through the sky on his double set of wings. From a young age he has maintained a fierce independence, and refused every mate before he encountered fiery Ninnocha who, possessing a stubbornness equal to Penniger's own, both confounded and intrigued him. The two eventually mated and now preside over a growing family. However, while fatherhood may have dulled some of Penniger's youthful rashness, he remains a vicious opponent when threatened and still finds no greater joy than the freedom of the open air.