Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

With blazing eyes, sharp fangs and skin made to look like burning coal, Alicia's appearance definitely fits the bill of that of a murderous dragon. However, looks can be deceiving, as this is not at all true. In fact, Alicia does not like arguments, much less fights. She is also highly submissive in nature and will tend to go along with what others say unless it contradicts with her personal morals. If one got close enough to her to be her friend, one would realize that Alicia is actually a big sweet-heart, and not a blood-thirsty dragon that most may think her to be. Alicia and her mate, Dellmen, are currently in a healthy and loving relationship with Dellmen's not being at all fazed by Alicia's vicious appearance.