Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

Flag is a lot like her mother, Streak: mischievous, sly, and incredibly intelligent. Flag is definitely the smartest child of Streak and Black and definitely takes up an alpha position among her siblings. All of them listen to her, even the most stubborn will at least acknowledge her superiority. Flag is a strategist. Everything she does relies on some manner of plan. Hunting for prey, she has a plan. Stealing something from her cousins, she has a plan. Exposing her slimy uncle Pristine, she has a plan. Flag prides herself in this level of problem-solving skill, wearing it as a badge almost. She likes having respect from her family, especially Streak, who she looks up to. However, despite this genius mind, Flag is not the perfect leader her siblings worship her as. Though intelligent, Flag is the least physically strong of her siblings (possibly in the whole family) and is pretty much worthless in a real fight. She can outsmart opponents as much as she wants, but she can't take a hit.