Balloon Dragons are so named because they are filled with a gas that makes them almost lighter than air, similar to balloons. However, they are not prone to bursting, as they are covered in tough skin and can deflate themselves if necessary. In addition, they generally are slow moving. They use their gas bladders to float to the tops of trees, where food is more abundant. They can shift their weight from their backs to their fronts, allowing them to reach leaves and fruit.

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.

Bubbles Float is kind of slow to catch on to things.  She always deeply considers things that do get through to her.  She is not vain, but she likes her round belly and floating abilities.  She is also very protective.  She won't go near hatchlings, let alone play with them.  She thinks that they will pop her belly and deflate her, even though her mate, Light as Wind, has explained this is not possible.  She never goes outside, for she fears she will blow away, even though this to is impossible.