Grave Dragons are not named for their connections to death or burial, but for the grave expression on their faces. This strange expression is used as a defense mechanism that causes fits of panic and terror in potential predators. Since they only eat ash and charcoal, they do not hunt. Grave Dragons are powerful fire-breathers and have been known to burn down forests and villages alike to make meals. It is believed that the markings on each Grave Dragon’s wings are the faces of those who have lost their lives in fires started by that dragon.

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.

One of the many enthusiastic players of "kick the ball with your hindlegs" in the clan, Philipp is one of the younger players in the mixed Grave dragons' team. Although he is rather short and plays in a defensive position, Philipp can be seen everywhere on the field during a game and helps other dragons scoring "gaols". Many claim that he is a Whiptail in disguise because that surely is the only reason to explain his incredible speed. He has a good head for game strategies and often inspires and leads his team mates to greater success.

Philipp is also immensely popular outside the game because he makes it a point of pride to promote his clan's tolerant policy regarding non-traditional gender ideas and love wherever he goes, teaching more tolerance at least among the fans of KBH.