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.

Mint colored dragons are the most peaceful of all dragons; they only eat plants unless they scavenge meat from an already dead animal. They also have no ways to attack others or defend themselves. They are much smaller than other forms of dragons since they only double in size when they mature. Mint dragons are unable to use magic and cannot fly since they lack wings. Their looks have given rise to the common insult of calling dragons "large lizards."

Littlemynt is a quite unusual Mint dragon. He is the smallest of the Towa clan, and yet has a fierce hunger for flight. He is almost constantly leaping from small hills or ridges, hoping desperately that he can take flight, and soar about like other dragons. Despite this steely determination, Littlemynt's dream seems as far off as possible. Gwyllan, one of the older Towa dragons, feels pity for him, and she has been working on a spell that will help him grow wings. Littlemynt enjoys eating wild beetroot, and hops are a special treat. Littlemynt is smitten by the pretty Carnivale, but he is currently unsure if his feelings are reciprocated.