Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

There is one phrase capable of truly defining the life of Makagmis the Entrepreneur, and it is "hard work". Those two words, and a third one: "success", are what most dragons think of when they talk about Makagmis and his numerous business ventures. Even as a hatchling, Makagmis the Entrepreneur knew he was destined for a life of adventure. But unlike his siblings, Makagmis yearned for a different sort of thrill—the thrill of business. To make his dream come true, he worked hard for years, passing the entrance exam to join a trader's guild. There he rose quickly through the ranks, accumulating a fortune, yet he still felt unsatisfied. It was only when he made his first investment that he discovered his true passion. Since then, Makagmis has dedicated his life to starting and funding all sorts of business, ranging from slime research to a fellow clanmate's honey business. Now, money is no longer his priority—rather, it is improving the lives of his clanmates and all of dragonkind.