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.

Firewing Flametail is what the dragons call a firediver. Some dragons can see the future in hot coals, but the coals must be from a natural fire, not a dragon-lit one. Firewing isn't one of these, though. She's one of the dragons who retrives the coals. She is small and agile enough to dodge falling trees, and she knows where to find the best coals. She does, however, often have problems with Mintscale Mischiefmaker stealing the freshly gathered coals and hiding them, seemingly forgetting that hiding coals often equals fire starting.