Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

Gairda, as a Guardian dragon, is paranoid and even bossy when it comes to the safety of her fellow dragons. She has even gone to the extent of attempting to evacuate all the dragons from the cave during a particularly bad thunderstorm. Despite her occasional overreaction, she is kind and helpful. However, she is particularly bad at taking jokes, especially ones related to the safety of her fellow dragons' eggs and hatchlings.