Crimson Flare Pygmies are named after their small size and speed. They are fast and love to fly up and down in steep climbs and dives, giving the impression of a flare of color in the sky. These dragons travel in swarms during migration seasons and are very social. They live in tropical locations or wherever it is warm, and they are often seen near active volcanoes.

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.

Play, like Arty, loves to play games. She's not very musical, much to her disappointment as her name is meant to refer to music and not to games, but she's a plucky little pygmy who makes the most of the skills she does have. She enjoys helping Arty with his backgammon games, moving the small pieces for him that his large paws have trouble shifting. Dragons who aren't used to seeing this often stop and stare at the pair of them then find it amusing and move on. Sometimes Play will challenge Arty to a game or two and ends up moving all of the pieces herself. It's lucky for Arty that Play has a strong sense of fair play.