It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

He is often mistaken for a female dragon. The cause of this is not only his breed standard, but also this male's obvious vanity. It wouldn't be hard for him to be vain—he is very beautiful, and he knows this. Regardless of his femininity, and of course his sweet, gentle voice, females of many breeds find him quite attractive. Even the stubborn, tough dragonesses find it hard to ignore Ba'alto's graces.