Brute Dragons are among the larger dragon breeds. They prefer to live in solitude or small groups, nesting in high, mountainous regions. The only time they openly seek the company of others is during the mating season, when males will fight for the attention of females. The thunderous crash of Brute Dragons butting horns against each other in competition for mates can be heard nearly a mile away.

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.

A fierce specimen in his youth, this Brute's days of dominating conquests for the favor of some petty female have long since passed. Attaining himself a strong, beautiful life-mate resulted in his retirement from the seasonal clashes his species are so well-known for. That aside, Halvor has served as one of the senior cave guards for many lifetimes and is well respected for his keen battle strategy and grave determination. Known for showing opponents mercy, saving the lives of those he deemed worthy of honor gained Halvor his title, Life-Giver.