Spinel Wyverns are small, sleek dragons that zealously collect spinel gemstones to line their nests. They are very affectionate with those they bond with, and will happily spend hours grooming a dragon of a different species if allowed to. Spinels are well-known for their even temperament, but when offended, they are very slow to forgive and will never forget. These wyverns will readily perform tasks in exchange for spinels, and occasionally other stones. Occasionally, they can be born with iridescent pale green scales instead of the usual rich red-violet.

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.

Ekiben has a special fascination with boxes. Whether simple wooden crates or elaborate engraved jewelry cases, she loves all kinds of rectangular containers that can be used to store different things. She keeps her gem collection in stone boxes, her soft cloths in woven bamboo cases, and her food in special multi-compartment trays. While she's not particularly organized herself, Ekiben loves the idea of each thing in her world having its own special place to be. This sometimes makes it hard for her to eat quickly, since she can spend quite a while deciding what order she wants to eat her snacks in.