Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Gawain comes from the name of an old, noble, and wise dragon that is now long gone. Adalinda means "noble serpent" in a form of dragon tongue. And Gawain lives up to his name. He is very noble, often protecting others when a fight breaks out. He patrols the skies around the nesting ground in daily and nightly routines. He breaks for a while to hunt or check up on his mate.

He sleeps at the front of the cave-den, always keeping his senses partially open for the sounds of dangers. During a storm, he will sit in the middle of the entrance and spread his large wings to block out the worst of it and to protect those that are inside. During the coldest days of the winter, he will do this as well.

Being as strong and brave as he is, female dragons will throw themselves at him during mating season, but he only has one mate in his heart, and that is his mate Galatyn.