Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Earl is the eldest of the Airborne clan of pygmies and the one to discover the stunning ruin of a castle they now call their home. Settling here with his mate and children and various other family members, he enjoyed a quiet and happy life as the head of the Airborne family. The story of his life took a turn for the worse on one sunny day, when Earl, in an adventurous mood, ventured far and wide exploring the range of mountains their territory lies within. Poking around a dark cave, he could see something glimmer in the distance as his vision adjusted to the dark. As his eyes got used to the darkness a bit more, he stared into the maniacal glare of the craziest chicken he had ever seen. What happens next is not precisely known, but Earl came crashing back into the castle with numerous pecking wounds on his back, and could mutter just one phrase before passing out: "Space Chicken invasion!".