Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Sheila Meita is the Bridge Clan's group mom, without a doubt. She is large, imposing, and has a keen sense of justice and being fair. She is the mate of Lasair Yue, a White Dragon, who was her guide in learning how to become a purer, better dragon. She tries to impart the lessons she learned from her mate onto her only son, and her many adopted children. There are few dragons in the Bridge Clan who don't blatantly adore Sheila, who does her best to be accommodating, understanding, open, and fair to all of the dragons who come to seek her advice.