Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Curiosity is one of the most energetic dragons on the entirety of Southsea's scroll. It can often seem that the little dragon has but two modes of operation: playing and sleeping. Every waking moment, Curiosity is bursting with so much excitement and energy that he almost bounces off the walls. The only break in this constant joy is when he eats, but even then he seems restless and eager to be done, burying his head in his food and practically inhaling it. The other dragons have learned that only a need for sleep will stop Curiosity's constant movement, and they have given up on their quest to subdue or calm the pygmy. Despite the fact that Curiosity can get on one's nerves, he is fondly welcomed as a member of the family.