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.

Despite his small stature, Calenhad's nature is often reminiscent of the romantic cliche "the Knight in Shining Armor." He enjoys playing the role of ladies' defender, putting on a masterful bravado and often enthusiastically volunteering himself to defend the honor of dragonesses he feels have been sullied, or serenading the cave's fairest maidens with his song. Many think him a fool, but his lovely life-mate Arienna adores this side of him and often encourages his noble actions, rewarding him with roses or feathers for his chivalrous ways.