It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

Wiviolet is very dainty and difficult to please, and while she's never outright rude, she often treats others somewhat disdainfully. She helps tend to hatchlings and eggs like many other Purple dragons in her clan, though she is one of the stricter surrogates; because she has a habit of demanding respect from others, she is often the one to take over with mischievous and disobedient young ones. Despite her snobbish attitude she is also very protective and motherly to any hatchlings under her care and wouldn't hesitate to give her life to defend them.