Striped River Dragons dwell in clear, deep-moving water. These dragons are playful and active, but wild individuals are very shy and tend to flee at the first sign of humans. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to an hour, and are also capable of magic-powered flight for short distances. Their hoards usually consist of shells, smooth river stones, and freshwater pearls; Striped River Dragons often trade objects from their hoard and give “gifts” to dragons or people they consider to be friends. These dragons are intolerant of poor water conditions, so their presence is often an indicator of a healthy river system.

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.

Gogmazios is a recognisable dragon, if mostly thanks to his pet Pekin Bantam, 'Pecan', his characteristic gait and the unusual movements that plague his left side. He suffers from hemiparesis as a result of a brain infection he had in his childhood, yet it fails to hinder him terribly.

A lengthy leash tied around Gogmazios' left forearm holds Pecan, and the connection the two have is extraordinary. As a young dragon just recovered from the infection, Gogmazios saw Pecan on sale but was unable to make the trade; taking pity on him, the dealer gave him the bird. They are never seen without the other and Pecan provides Gogmazios with companionship, a valuable asset to a dragon who was forced to eventually, unwillingly, leave his adoptive parent following a series of troubles.

Gogmazios is a wanderer, never staying in one place long and always looking for the next. There are those who doubt his capabilities, but Gogmazios finds joy in overcoming his disability and has no plans to stop.