Sandwaste Dragons are sparsely distributed across very hot, sandy, dry deserts. They grow to large sizes, but very slowly, and they are well adapted to the harshness of the desert, being capable of surviving for long periods with very little water and food. They are constantly on the hunt for prey large enough to sate them, catching it mostly by ambush or, rarely, running it down. However, Sandwaste dragons are opportunistic and will not shun carrion, insects, and even plants when desperate. They are solitary and nomadic and build no lasting bonds with one another, though there is little animosity among Sandwaste dragons when they encounter 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.

"She", whose full name apparently makes little sense, was raised by her father. It's her understanding that her parents stayed together just long enough to witness their daughter emerge from her egg, after which Mother "returned where she belonged". Of course, She doesn't remember at all, and no matter how many times she meets up with Father and pesters him for information, he insists it's not worth knowing or he doesn't know. She really likes these meet-ups. She wishes she could meet and interact with more people, maybe talk about the weather or grooming habits or something.