Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

Dorsal Claw is a very fancy and exotic playboy. A lover of fine women, Dorsal Claw can't stand to see a female unhappy. Because of his playboy status, Dorsal Claw, a strong and powerful warrior, has sired many a hatchling of his own, and he makes sure to take time out of his schedule to check up on each one.