Electric Dragons wield electricity with great prowess. Bright sparks race across these dragons’ bodies in a dazzling dance of light, complemented by the blindingly radiant sparks on their tails. Using their bellies and manes as stores for this electrical energy, Electric Dragons wield crackling magic, stunning and electrocuting their prey with a whip of their tail. During mating season it is typically those with the most brilliant sparks—an indicator of strength and hunting ability—that are drawn to each other.

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.

Sollux is very friendly with Karkat Vantas, and sees him as a brother in some ways. The Electric dragon is somewhat moody to the point of being a bit unstable; he can be in a perfectly content mood then go flying off in a spitting rage, then apologize soon after for his misconduct. He seems to think he is inferior, yet can sometimes lash out at other dragons who would belittle him. He can become overly aggressive during a thunderstorm when a good deal of lighting is being discharged and he is out in the storm.