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.

Achuak Caesin is a very shy young dragon, shy even by mint dragon standards. She has very little self-confidence and spends much of her waking time hiding under leaves and bushes near gryphonluver's home. Her insecurity has attracted Verthichas, who has befriended Achuak Caesin. Verthichas tells Achuak that she is very wise, though Achuak doesn't feel wise. All the same, gryphonluver cares about Achuak and tries to see to her needs.