Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

After a cowardly attack on his brother, Earl Airborne, by a creature who deems herself a "Space Chicken", Eamon was quick to mobilize a defense-force to counter this alien invasion, rallying his family to form an army, the 1st Airborne Division. Promoting himself to Marshal of the Royal Air Force, he has made contact with the guerrilla-movement called "Ninja Chickens" in order to join the group in their cause to repel these feathery invaders from their beloved home-planet. He can be seen non-stop fluttering to and fro, bellowing instructions to the various dragons found in his path and gathering information, weapons and forces that are needed in this deadly battle. That is, when he isn't at home caring for the eggs or cleaning up after the hatchlings he has with his beloved Eve Airborne.