The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

Xol is a newcomer to the Ribbon Jut, who wound up in the area by magical accident. She goes about the Jut doing whatever she needs to survive and whatever she wants, including entering town to take things that capture her interest and stealing small objects from travelers. It's pretty easy to nab something from right under a target's nose when Xol has her natural mesmerizing magic. Denizens in settlements on the Jut have known for a long time that she doesn't really mean to cause harm. Oftentimes, they simply go out to the wetter parts of the Jut to search for her to get their belongings back. When found, Xol does retrieve the stolen item (if she still has it) and return it without a fuss, even adding a gift on top of that for the trouble, but she has to be found first. Because of her sticky fingers and many possible hangout locations, people around here do a lot of Xol-searching.