Golden Wyverns are known for their beautiful metallic scales and rumored magical abilities. Living high in the mountains, these dragons do not believe in killing for sport or pleasure. They will hunt only when hungry and defend themselves when provoked, but will avoid killing to the best of their abilities. Golden Wyverns often mingle with other dragons of similar color and take pride in their shimmering hide.

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.

Flaking got his name not because he is prone to shedding scales in excess, but because he is extremely generous with his valuable scales. Whenever one does drop off, he's quick to go searching for a deserving person to give it to. He never disclosed the location of his home, lest anyone comes hunting for him, but he gets great joy from seeing people light up at his offered gift. His scales have completely changed the course of the lives of multiple peasants, who were able to sell them for enough money to move from destitution to comfort.