Striped Dragons come in a dazzling array of colors complemented by an intricate pattern of stripes. These bright colors and patterns help attract their favorite food, insects. Because their prey is so tiny, striped dragons must spend a large portion of their day eating. The color of the offspring is usually determined by the dragon’s mate.

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.

With a tongue sharp enough to match that of her life-mate's, Lydia's sarcastic airs and bemused attitude are often quite charming to those around her. She is ever amusing others with her quick-witted ways, and it was thus that she earned her Eored's attention in the first place—though initially, she didn't return the favor. Still, she has come to care deeply for her mate and his family clan and passes much of her time in the company of his elder parents, who simply adore her.