Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas.

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.

Those who encounter Sassoku often remember his blunt forwardness in conversation. He always speaks his mind, believing that truth of the matter is always worth expressing, and most of the time his candor is appreciated by those who seek out his opinion on some matter of clan politics or family disputes. Nevertheless, the hatchlings and some of the younger female dragons have taken to avoiding him like the plague, as Sassoku has a tendency to dispense opinions on appearances even when no one asks for them.