Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Charon is a dragon with a strange habit: he doesn't like it when other dragons leave the remains of their kills lying around near the volcano. So whenever he finds a dead animal, he carries it to the other side of the river. Even though he loathes the cold water, he'll even swim them to the other side if they are to heavy to carry flying.

He knows Cirilo is contesting his status as heir to the throne, but he really couldn't care less. He would gladly give up on his claim if the current leaders would make a rule that Embers have to hunt further away from the volcano. He doesn't dare admitting that to his mother, though.