Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

As an albino Sweetling, Ghost is a very special little dragon. While the rest of his breed boast huge, pink feathers, Ghost's feathers are tiny and white. As he is not terribly bright, he doesn't understand why his feathers are so small, or why he isn't quite as pink as his fellow Sweetlings. In an attempt to be just as beautiful and eye-catching as his brethren, he is driven to collect the prettiest, most colorful feathers he can find, which he then weaves into his own. Ghost takes great measures to keep his makeshift plumage clean and beautiful, which can be tricky, as Ghost's favorite treat is honey. He has found that it is very hard to keep clean when you're running from bees.