Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Diction got his nickname partially from his full name and partially from what he's known for: long, elaborate speeches inspired by visions of the future. Some are skeptical about whether or not the little dragon is actually a real seer, as his prophecies are too vague and easily interpreted in all manner of ways, but just as many clanmates take him seriously and make sure they record everything he says in an official scroll. He doesn't speak for any other reason, instead staring at clanmates unblinkingly and making them uncomfortable. Visions come upon him randomly, but Diction spends a lot of time meditating and fasting under the belief that it strengthens his mind and makes him a better vessel for whatever the universe is trying to communicate through him.