Shallow Water Dragons are found in tropical regions where the water is warm. They use their magic to hunt, using bubbles to capture small fish and animals. Their large, webbed feet make them excellent swimmers and they are able to move at very high speeds. Due to their bright color, these dragons are easily spotted in the lagoons where they live.

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.

Sanshoku has heard enough of the old stories to know that it's the outcast, the misfit, the rebel who always finds himself on the wrong side of the rules that is the hero that saves the day, rescues the damsel, or saves the world. This idea keeps him going. He has always found himself on the wrong side of the rules, always in trouble without ever really understanding why. He is also somewhat of a loner, having never made any friends. None of this bothers him, however. He knows that he is destined for great things. One day he will be the one to save the day, rescue the maiden, or even save the world. All the stories say so. The heroes are always just like him. Now, if his future would just hurry up and get here. He can't wait to see the pride in his parents' eyes, get the girl, and be loved by all. In the meantime, he continues to not fit in, break the rules, etc. That's how heroes are made.