Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Chanda is very fierce and tends to have a short fuse, especially when something she's done is called into question. She's seen as cruel and fierce by most, and lives up to that reputation, but can be a very loyal and true friend to anyone that manages to get past her horrible personality. These few include Levinni, Tarig, Kerwin, and the dim Ramore, who takes her horrible treatment of him as playing around. Tarig has even managed to inspire the merest spark of love in her stony heart, and she also has a soft spot for Aki, who she has caught admiring the beautiful glass den she made for herself.