Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

Akhos Laos literally translates to 'grief of the people' and indeed he lives up to the name. He spends all his time at the cave entrance, staring outside. He does not speak unless spoken to; he is, rather, the cave's sounding board. When he does speak, the dragon he is speaking to listens; he tends to give quite good advice.

   All Akhos Laos wants to do is keep his cave safe—for if it isn't, he feels the effects as well.