Heartseeker Dragons are very social creatures that emanate a sweet chocolatey scent. Their captivating perfume easily attracts adult dragons that don’t yet have a mate. Heartseekers use their keen sense of smell to detect solitary dragons and potential mates in the area. By rubbing their fins against objects such as trees and rocks, they leave a scent trail for the other dragons to follow to meet each other. Although these dragons are seen year-round, the scent of a Heartseeker becomes particularly potent during the middle of winter. During this time, a single Heartseeker may play matchmaker to dozens of dragons, but he will also choose a special mate of his own.

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.

Empathy is a little more rigid than other Heartseekers. He has more of a stern, protective attitude, especially when it comes to his best friend, Sympathy. Empathy always tries to act like a tough guy, pushing out his chest and flaring his fins to make himself look bigger in front of others. But, in truth, he is not all that. Though aloof, Empathy is caring towards others and just wants his community to be safe. Though he can be rigid, he will still offer kindness to any who come for his aid. And, though he is stubborn, he is not so jaded that he can't admit when he is wrong. Empathy is the sort of dragon who can offer eternal companionship. He is very loyal to his loved ones and will always be there to protect them, even when reality says he can't. As his name implies, Empathy can listen to the plights of others and attempt to help them, usually refusing the help of others in the process. Only Sympathy, his best friend, is able to convince him not to do everything on his own.