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.

Despite his fairly discreet role as the clan blacksmith, Vehemens is widely considered to be a hero. Rarely leaving his blacksmith's cave, it was a stroke of luck he decided to go on a hunting trip with Cauma as a break from the relentless heat. While walking along the steep cliff to their destination, a violent storm blew up. As the pair turned to head back, Cauma's hind foot slipped off the edge of the cliff and she was left hanging by her front paws, 80 metres from the raging waves below. Vehemens quickly reacted and grabbed Cauma's wrist just as she let go. The ground gave way beneath Vehemens' front paws, leaving both dragons hanging perilously off the cliff. Vehemens eventually managed to find his bearings and pulled Cauma up to safety, moments away from falling.

Upon arrival back to the clan, Vehemens was given a place of honour for saving the life of another by risking his own. He now lives with Cauma as his mate, working alongside one another in the blacksmith cave.