Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The orange variant is called Spessartine. These Pyralspites are more fun-loving and mellow than others, and are optimistic as a whole. Their preferred habitat is coastal areas.

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.

Scout Applebottom is a member of the forensics team—a small organization of dedicated Pyralspites who take charge of cases when the need rises and enforce the clan's laws and conventional morality. In return for their good deeds, the affiliate is often rewarded with beautiful garnets to add to their individual, ever growing collection.

Due to his friendlier and social nature, Scout Applebottom is assigned to be the team's official representative. He avidly works in liaison with the rest of the clan by gathering solid information about the current happenings especially when a rumor of a felony or even a delinquency arises.