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.

Salamander is the second member of the Cyr and mate to Fira, the first. Around Fira he is submissive and wary, but away from her he is much bolder. He is much calmer in personality and endures his mate's constant rages with grudging affection. Understandably, he spends as much time as possible away from her. He is often found among the sulfur vents near the place where his egg was discovered by Lady Nerruse, where he takes comfort in the heat. Unfortunately, this habit often results in him smelling like sulfur and many of the clan give him a wide berth because of it. He doesn't seem to mind, though.