Dragons are creatures with nearly unlimited life spans. They can survive for long periods of time, and no one has found a dragon that has died of old age. Adolescence 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. Once they hit adolescence, hatchlings change quickly, maturing to their full forms in only 2 years.

Dragons don't communicate with each other verbally, but they will growl to scare off predators and frighten prey. Young dragons will emit an extremely high-pitched squeal when they are frightened. To communicate, they use telepathy with each other and to speak to other creatures.

Black dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

Laiyana is scheming and essentially selfish - although he pretty much sees it as just the necessity of staying alive and surviving. He makes deals and relationships as the moment allows and to his immediate needs; he never stays loyal if it doesn't bring him profit. He enjoys hunting and is quite sadistic. He has claustrophobia, however, and hates being patronized, though he will bite his lip and stay quiet if it means his plans succeed.

Selene-soulwar came up with the name Laiyana.