Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Revere is a Sweetling with a quick wit and a sense of humor, always telling jokes or discussing something interesting. Honey cakes are his favorite treat, and he'll do anything it takes to obtain one (such as sneaking into the bakery at night or running errands for the caretaker). He's very aware of the affection that another Sweetling, Charm, has for him. They're close friends and spend lots of time together, so Revere admits to himself that he does feel the same romantic attraction and he wants Charm to move into the same cave as him. But he hasn't revealed this to Charm just yet, as this is one topic where his wit fails him and he wants to impress the other male. He doesn't quite know how he's going to propose his offer, so he feels a bit guilty for keeping the secret so long. A confidant has told him to tell Charm straightforwardly, but Revere is intent on making an impression.