Pitfire Dragons are an infernal breed, reveling in the suffering and misery of others. These dragons are not known to be strong magic users, nor are they capable of flight. However, these weaknesses are made up for in the extent of their physical prowess. They have little respect for most other creatures, including members of their own family group; however, those that have fought or fallen in battle against formidable foes are highly revered. They are constantly on the move, always on the hunt for food or a skirmish. The malevolent nature of Pitfires is feared by many, and the damage they leave in their wake is a sure sign for those to be wary. Pitfire activity has been noted to increase as the weather grows colder and the nights grow longer.

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.

Just as ruthless as she is careless, Barbatos has almost no respect for anyone but herself and her leader, Samigina. Though a true physical brawler, Barbatos acknowledges the magical strength of her leader and respects him enough to follow his orders. Following them well, however, is a different story. Barbatos has a bad habit of going rogue. She prefers to do everything her own way, with as little involvement from others as possible. If someone tries to interfere with her plans, they are sure to receive a vicious bite or two that will follow them well throughout their life. Barbatos only seems to pick fights with those that seem the strongest. She completely ignores everyone else. She has this insatiable need to be the strongest one around. Whenever she spots someone who looks like they could match her, she charges up to them, demanding a one-on-one fight. She has always been able to overpower her foe, relying on her ability to overwhelm them with rapid, hard-hitting attacks.