Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

I shun myself is a classic description of extreme self-effacement. He's also quite an accurate definition of complete overkill.

While he does retain a fair amount of humility, its effect is negated by his need to constantly hide his face and NEVER look anyone in the eyes. He walks around, or rather slinks around with his tail covering his entire face, his eyes down-turned lest he accidentally catch someone's gaze. He will not disagree with you when you talk to him, not even if you tell him to go jump off a cliff. (This has been tried before but foiled as he does have wings...)

The only exception to this rule is that he will not remove his tail or look you in the eye.