Mint colored dragons are the most peaceful of all dragons; they only eat plants unless they scavenge meat from an already dead animal. They also have no ways to attack others or defend themselves. They are much smaller than other forms of dragons since they only double in size when they mature. Mint dragons are unable to use magic and cannot fly since they lack wings. Their looks have given rise to the common insult of calling dragons “large lizards.”

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.

Barney is a simple soul, and enjoys spending his days just simply living, breathing, and wandering about. He doesn't trouble himself with the power politics of bigger dragons, and instead focuses more on personal and interpersonal fulfillment and contentment. This, combined with the status as one of the oldest dragons in his clan, makes him an excellent person to talk to about social situations: sometimes the simplest advice can change an entire perspective on a situation. His best friend, oddly enough, is the clan's resident hothead, Jesse, who he has known since birth. He serves to douse her temper and act as a voice of (often ignored) reason to the Pygmy.