Sociable and small, Glowback Pygmies are very caring towards other pygmies’ young. They tend to be nocturnal, lazing in the sun or resting in the treetops during the day, while at night they dance in the dark, their backs glowing brightly due to a bioluminescent chemical they produce in the hair-like growths on their backs. These hairs may shine in many colors; some individuals hold a solid shade across their back, while most gleam with a multitude of different hues. They have a love for shiny objects, often taking them back to their nest and leaving something from their home tree in return.

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.

He's a pretty solitary pygmy, usually going off on his own during the dead of night. He enjoys exploring and going on adventures, discovery new things and collecting plenty of unique trinkets. Lucian doesn't tend to talk much, he prefers to speak with his actions, mannerisms, and looks. He is an eloquent speaker, though, and highly intelligent. While he is mostly a loner, Lucian is fairly open to company. He much prefers intimate exchanges over crowded events and will flee at the sight of them. He bonds closest with those that share in his love for adventure, and he'll even invite his closest friends on his adventures with him. Lucian is not particular about the kinds of friends he makes. He judges primarily based on character over appearance or species. So, it's not uncommon that he starts leading a small, mismatched group of characters through the woods or mountains. Bigger dragons, two-headed dragons, other pygmies, humans, drakes, it doesn't really matter to him.