The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

Ooch's name is onomatopoeic. Even as a baby, he's demonstrated his breed's ability to turn up the temperature of the water he's in, which, many would argue, made him more dangerous because he couldn't control it and didn't know why hurting other creatures for no reason was frowned upon. Among the variety of sounds they've made when coming in contact with the hot water was something like "Ooch ooch ooch", which his mother found very amusing, so she picked it as as his name. His father was indifferent, on the other hand. His father was indifferent about many things pertaining to his children, and he would keep saying Ooch was a disappointment. Ooch never really liked his father.