Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Sir Stinky is 2x stinkier than the other turpentine dragons in his clan. This is because he only takes one bath a year unless he gets wounds or infections. He can get so dirty that his vibrant yellow markings are completely covered, and he is often mistaken for a new breed of dragon. He is commonly rejected by other dragons, but he doesn't care as long as Arya10's other dragons are proudly standing by his side, or, a couple of feet away from it proudly covering their nostrils.