Mint colored dragons are the most peaceful of all dragons; they only eat plants unless they scavenge meat from an already dead animal. They also have no ways to attack others or defend themselves. They are much smaller than other forms of dragons since they only double in size when they mature. Mint dragons are unable to use magic and cannot fly since they lack wings. Their looks have given rise to the common insult of calling dragons “large lizards.”

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.

Spearmint has spent most of her life trying to convince other dragons that her name does not, in fact, mean she's tasty and perfect for an after-dinner breath freshening. So far it's worked. By now, most of the dragons in Nadat's cave are convinced that she's far handier running around checking on the eggs and taking care of the tasks that their claws are too big for. And while they won't admit it, they've gotten attached to the little mint dragon who always approaches new challenges with a smile.