Brute Dragons are among the larger dragon breeds. They prefer to live in solitude or small groups, nesting in high, mountainous regions. The only time they openly seek the company of others is during the mating season, when males will fight for the attention of females. The thunderous crash of Brute Dragons butting horns against each other in competition for mates can be heard nearly a mile away.

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.

Although he is currently the strongest dragon in the lair, Swordchild happens to be on the weaker side when compared to other brute dragons. He does not see this as a hindrance, however, as he still enjoys to fight for the sake of fighting and willingly stands up against other brutes, even if he knows he'll lose. His main weakness is his impulsiveness and his lack of intelligence.