Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Ember Eyes is mate to another Ember dragon named "Sir Meadow the Volcanic Warrior". She is often annoyed at how he is away from cave so often, as he has an important duty of guarding the only entrance to his underground lava Oceanfire kingdom, which is the opening of a grand volcano. Though he grew up in the herd with Ember Eyes, Sir Meadow remains loyal to his kingdom while Ember Eyes protects the home she grew up in more. Her favorite hobby is to fly, mostly on hot summer days, enjoying the blistering heat. She is very defensive and is often the first to arrive if there is trouble in the herd. A great warrior, she can easily prove herself in battle.