Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

Dawnson's Goth not emo is a aloof vague dragon, choosing to disown his clan to an extent. He avoids any clan gatherings where he may see his father, leader of the clan asilay. As the illegitimate son of asilay, he feels wronged, being ignored by everyone but his mother. Dawnson's goth not emo plans utter domination of the clan and has had full plans to kill his half-brother and father, but has been talked out of it by his mother.