Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

When asked for his name, he says, "Whatever you want to call me". When asked what he does, he says, "Whatever you want me to do". The latter might suggest he's a pushover, but he expects payment for any chores he does. Mostly, he's asked to perform guard duty for compensation, but sometimes, dragons test him with unusual requests. He lives alone in the farthest tunnel, so what he does to pass time isn't known. It's a surprise to others when he demonstrates things he's never said he could do, such as fixing plumbing, building a water purifier, raising goats, and polishing brass.