Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Punch comes from a family of famously eccentric dragons who are obsessed with various things, such as coffee, potatoes, or the letter Z. Punch has chosen the traditional puppet show, Punch and Judy, as his personal obsession. He travels around the country, attending Punch and Judy performances by different puppet troupes, then weighing their strengths and weaknesses. Once, a friend convinced Punch to go to a puppet show featuring a new, original narrative. He was polite about it during the performance but found it too iconoclastic for his taste. After the show, he wrote up a scathing review for the local newspaper, describing it as gimmicky trash. Punch feels one really should not mess with a proven formula.