Gemshard Dragons are small, gregarious, expressive easterns, living in large clans high in the jungle canopy. Their bodies are covered in tiny, gem-like scales that shimmer in direct light, and each dragon has a unique pattern of markings on the forked spade of its tail. Though Gemshard Easterns cannot fly, they often leap from springy branches high into the sky on sunny days and perform acrobatic spins and twirls to entertain themselves. When the weather turns foul, they pile up together on sturdy tree limbs and interlock the forks of their tails with others to keep warm and dry.

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.

As his name would suggest, Apatite has quite the appetite. He's a gluttonous, little thing, made all the stranger because, from the outset, he doesn't appear to gain any weight. But, that is a farce. Apatite is the heaviest beastie in his family, so much so that he cannot traverse the tree tops like his siblings, he must skulk around the rainforest floor. This does have its ups, though. Since he has grown up crawling over mud and foliage, he's become surprisingly strong to fend off predators and an impressive hunter. He'll use his long, snake-like body to constrict prey and foes alike, and this is a skill unique to him. Generally, Apatite is a friendly dragon. He never attacks unprovoked and prefers to make peace with others as opposed to start fights. He is simple, though. He almost has a Plated Collosus mindset, only really focused on when and where his next meal is coming from. It's hard to talk to him about anything besides food. He's generally buried in his sibling roster.