Neotropical Dragons are a breed that originate in rainforests. They are fun-loving and enjoy lounging on tree branches, eating whatever fruit they find. They are also often found sunning themselves on rocks, using their large wings to soak up the rays. In the summer, males compete for mates by showing off their striped wings and gliding in spirals down the tree trunks. It is said that the larger the wings, the more likely the male will attract a suitable mate.

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.

One of Hope is the founder of and oldest dragon of the Dewsong clan. As a hatchling, he was abandoned by his original owner and was left to wander the paths alone for a good while. But eventually he was picked up by a passing human, with whom he has formed a remarkable bond. One of Hope prefers to spend much of his time alone, since his time as a lonesome hatchling has shaped him into a more solitary dragon. But he is at times very social, especially around those he knows well such as his mate and children. One of Hope is known in his clan as a very wise and fair dragon, and is usually the first one anybody goes to ask for advice.