Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

Time Grappler is called such not because he knows anything about time magic—in fact, he has no known magical capabilities—but because his job involves keeping time. He's in his tower twice each day, ringing in the beginning and end of the day by striking a "bell", a slab of metal about as wide as he is long minus his tail. He also stomps the bell to signify other occasions that concern the whole town. He's never missed a day and takes his job seriously. Although he plugs his ears while working and concentrates on getting the poses and bell-strikes right, he pays enough attention to what's happening around him that if someone were to enter the tower with intent to harm him, he would take notice and kick the invader out with a great roar.