Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Canimaster loves dogs. All he wants to do is raise dogs and play with his canine pals, but his rival Miscriant loves burning them along with everything else that displeases her. The dogs have learned to fear the scent of all dragons, including their unfortunate owner. Canimaster and his dogs spend much of their time hiding and trying to escape from Miscreant, but the cold, dry desert and scattered volcanic peaks make it impossible for the dogs to travel.

Though Canimaster would rather anything else, Miscriant has made herself his mate. She keeps trying to burn his head off, but something about his scales repels her blue fire. Canimaster suspects it is a side-effect of the abnormally cold environment the two both live in.