Gemshard Dragons are small, gregarious, expressive easterns, living in large clans high in the jungle canopy. Their bodies are covered in tiny, gem-like scales that shimmer in direct light, and each dragon has a unique pattern of markings on the forked spade of its tail. Though Gemshard Easterns cannot fly, they often leap from springy branches high into the sky on sunny days and perform acrobatic spins and twirls to entertain themselves. When the weather turns foul, they pile up together on sturdy tree limbs and interlock the forks of their tails with others to keep warm and dry.

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.

Imperial Topaz is named after a beautiful shining red gemstone that resembles a ruby and a diamond. She is very polite and nice, and helps out around Clya's Cave. Imperial Topaz, or Ipaz for short, hangs out with the rest of her fellow Gemshards in the cave, often sunbathing. Ipaz will play with the hatchlings of the cave and often makes chores seem like a game.

She has a big heart, and is very polite and nice. Her scales are bright red like that of the gemstone she is named after.