Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

Swiftpike fits well into the role of guardian, but he prefers having fun to getting stuck with tedious duties. However, he's not one to shirk, either, and is creative enough to find ways of making even the most mundane tasks interesting. Occasionally, however, his superiors in the cave view his methods as 'goofing off' and don't quite appreciate such actions, but Swiftpike is adept at shrugging off the opinions of others. He's a happy dragon, mischievous at times and always on the lookout for a good time.