Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Paphian is the shyer of the two Sweetlings, and more humble than his best friend Inamorato. He was discovered in the abandoned cave, much to everyone's surprise, and quickly taken home. While other dragonkeepers frantically scrambled for his candy-floss brethren, he lay in the heart of a forest cave, patiently waiting to hatch. Today he enjoys riding on the shoulders of some of his larger friends and poking around in small places, though he's cautious to speak and also like being alone.