Imperial Fleshcrownes are an active and playful breed. They are equally good at flying and climbing and while they are not good swimmers, they love to take an occasional dip. Fleshcrownes live in large social groups called “communities.” Adult Fleshcrownes share the responsibility of looking after the young, who are very playful and active. Even after maturing, they retain their curious and mischievous natures, often getting into trouble. The fleshy crowns on their head can be raised at will, and are usually erect when happy, excited, or scared. Fleshcrownes—being a very peaceful breed—are more prone to flight than fight. If threatened, they can raise their crowns while hissing in an attempt to scare off predators.

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.

Stretchie once pulled a muscle when playing too hard. Since then, she has gotten into physical fitness, insisting on proper warm-ups before great exertion. She leads daily sessions for any willing dragons. One extremity at a time, she has them extend their legs, necks, tails, and wings. The extended extremity is held for a count of ten and then relaxed, up to five times each. After stretching, they shake from head to tailtip, flap their wings, and then take off for play.

Stretchie also encourages cool-down stretches before dragons lie down for a while. If any dragon complains of soreness, she will even try massaging the affected muscle to help them recover. After all, in her eyes, a sore dragon is not as fun a playmate as a fit one.