Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Kanaka was always teased for being too "little". She was teased even more for becoming an Omea, a helper of the clan. Despite her tiny size, Kanaka became an Omea because of her hard-working mind as a hatchling. She was always eager to finish her work, and would never give up on the job. Her job in the clan is to kill rodents for the hatchlings to eat. The work may be impossible for pygmies, but for Kanaka, it's an excellent talent. Even though she works hard, this blue creature obtains reckless abuse from her clan, mainly because of their jealousy for her being so small and strong. Kanaka's song goes like this: "To home, to the clouds. Softly floating to the clouds. Why can't this one defeat the night, falling as red as blood A storm in the night..."