Royal Crimson Dragons are so named due to their massive size and confident, regal bearing. Most of the time they are laid back, ignoring non-prey creatures smaller than themselves, although they will occasionally take fresh kills from other dragons as a reminder of their place in the social order. Although there are few other dragons large enough to pose a threat to Royal Crimsons, they have little tolerance for potential rivals and will fiercely defend their territory from such intruders.

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.

Life-mated to the leader of the cave's hunting parties, Hebara is quite popular despite her mild sense of hubris—though the decades have mellowed the strong pride she was so well known for in her youth, the Royal Crimson still retains many of her fine airs and her strength of will. Extremely dedicated to Beorus, her mate, Hebara is noted to be happiest when by his side: despite being his mate for centuries, her love for her mate seems absolute.