Sociable and small, Glowback Pygmies are very caring towards other pygmies’ young. They tend to be nocturnal, lazing in the sun or resting in the treetops during the day, while at night they dance in the dark, their backs glowing brightly due to a bioluminescent chemical they produce in the hair-like growths on their backs. These hairs may shine in many colors; some individuals hold a solid shade across their back, while most gleam with a multitude of different hues. They have a love for shiny objects, often taking them back to their nest and leaving something from their home tree in return.

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.

Phoebe is playful and bright, a free spirit full of life and vitality. She's always super energetic, which seems to spike with the glowing of her back at night. It's quite a shift, since she's a sloth during the day, sleeping high up in the trees or on a cliff. She'll rigorously search out the best basking areas and move slowly throughout the day, following the sun's rays. There is absolutely no halting this or waking her up. Phoebe is just out. During the night, however, she springs to life, her back glowing all colors on the spectrum. She's incredibly kind and sociable. She's known to make friends in seconds. Phoebe tends to be a dragon pleaser. She wants everyone to like her and be her friend, otherwise she will do everything possible to make it so. She is relentless in her quest to befriend everyone she comes in contact with, doing everything from giving gifts to throwing parties to changing her entire demeanor. Luckily, her mate, Admiral can keep her from going too far.