What Furor Pygmies lack in size they make up for in ferocity. Their tough hides and dense fur are the perfect natural armor for fighting against opponents far larger than themselves. They will readily engage in a brawl with any challenger or creature that angers them no matter how outclassed they might seem. They are surprisingly hardy and the more riled up they get, the stronger they grow. Furor Pygmies get along well with other breeds and will happily travel along with them as long as they are shown proper respect. Nothing angers a Furor dragon more than when their companions are hurt, causing them to attack the offender relentlessly and without any thought of self preservation.

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.

Stogie is a member of the "Action Group", a club for esteemed dragons with memorable achievements. Stogie's ticket to membership is a little meandering, involving punching and slashing at enemies for a wrong committed against the Alton-Overseer but then NOT punching and slashing after a very interesting option turned up. Folks who hear this short version of the story and say, "This is confusing" or "You need to elaborate" are either given a 700-page report of the 52nd Alton-Overseer Besiegement to read or are made to listen to Stogie talk about it for the next five hours, and they come to regret asking. Club members typically frown on violent types, but it's agreed that Stogie is honorable and brave, and the interesting option wouldn't have come up had he not followed a violent path; thus, the acclaim and club membership are deserved. He doesn't do much at meetings save for occasionally setting himself on fire, and he vigorously disagrees with any club activities that involve pranks.