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.

Apapie Sweetip is, as a part of the Shadowgaurd clan, a abandoned dragon. However, his abandonment was not one of malice, but instead one of good holiday cheer. As an egg, he was raised to know nothing else but the green fields of the clan, making him a little... different... from the others of the group.

When he was brought into the fold, he was as carefree as all the other young dragons, Unlike the other dragons, he didn't mature after he started growing up. This immaturity takes the form of being overly eccentric and hyper. The hatchlings, however, think he is the best dragon ever, even if he has a habit of annoying the older dragons.