Mint colored dragons are the most peaceful of all dragons; they only eat plants unless they scavenge meat from an already dead animal. They also have no ways to attack others or defend themselves. They are much smaller than other forms of dragons since they only double in size when they mature. Mint dragons are unable to use magic and cannot fly since they lack wings. Their looks have given rise to the common insult of calling dragons “large lizards.”

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.

Nakirtis got so tired of being stepped on that she finally persuaded the resident magi to make her special foot coverings. When she's on level ground, they do nothing more than provide a little extra traction, but they allow her to climb up walls or run across the ceiling with as much ease as she can across a flat surface. Nakirtis is now affectionately known as "Leetle Gecko" by her weyrmates, many of whom are secretly envious. She uses her new ability for shortcuts and to gain a fresh perspective on any situation, as even the most imposing dragons look somewhat ridiculous when seen from above.