It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

Though his true name is Sven, everyone seems to refer to him by the name of "Ted". Why "Sven" should be mistaken for "Ted" is unknown to him, but the poor dragon sadly answers to "Ted." On countless occasions, Sven has attempted to correct his close friends when they call him by his false name, but they do not take heed. They laugh and cry, "Sven, you sure are a joker!" As a result, he holds his corrections back in misery. His friends do not notice the pained look in his eyes. On his own, he sulks in a corner of the cave, tiny tears trickling down his cheeks, and he whispers, "My name is Sven..."