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.

Red dragons are similar to typical story book dragons. They shoot flames, can fly, etc. However, they aren't evil creatures as depicted in myths and won't go around raiding castles, killing knights, or kidnapping princesses. They live in a variety of habitats, from forests to coastlines to abandoned castles, usually in warm climates, and eat whatever living creatures they can find.

Next to Ebonclaw, this Red dragon is the toughest fighter in the clan.  She breathes fire hot enough to melt steel and her claws can make short work of armor.  Ruby is one of the elite guardians of the clan (the first female in fact), but is in constant rivalry with the Black dragon Ebonclaw.  She lives nearby in the mountains, in an abandoned castle, and she is the matron of Clan Fire: a swiftly-growing clan in the sanctuary.  She is a fierce and protective mother, a skilled huntress, and a devoted mate.