Royal Crimson Dragons are so named due to their massive size and confident, regal bearing. Most of the time they are laid back, ignoring non-prey creatures smaller than themselves, although they will occasionally take fresh kills from other dragons as a reminder of their place in the social order. Although there are few other dragons large enough to pose a threat to Royal Crimsons, they have little tolerance for potential rivals and will fiercely defend their territory from such intruders.

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.

Flamecrasher fits the Royal Crimson stereotype well. Lazy and snobbish, he looks down upon all other dragons, ordering them around like slaves. Most of the time they listen without question, their fear of his strength keeping them quiet. Flamecrasher has everything going for him, respect of the other dragons, staff obeying his every command, and a line of female dragons waiting to become his mate. But the more his power grows, the more and more unhappy and prone to violent fits he becomes. Perhaps he is starting realize that life on top isn't all it's cracked up to be.