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.

Vintante's beauty is mostly due to her mysterious manner.  She says little, and may seem frightening, for dark are her ways.  She is vastly intelligent, but there is evil bred into her through distant bloodlines, diluting any kindness in her heart like pesticides into water.  Her eyes are shining emerald orbs - bottomless pits leading straight to her very soul.  Perhaps she longs to cast light over the shadows of her past and to overcome the darkness that surrounds her heart, but alas, she cannot.  It is far too late for that.