Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

Hanayakana is a rather vain dragon. However, her focus on appearance and knowledge of how to always appear at one's best have made her an ideal consultant for the clan's ambassadors. When prompted, Hana will pass very thorough and blunt judgment of a dragon's appearance, noting their pose and facial expressions as well as the quality of their physical grooming, and suggest improvements. Hana herself has quite the collection of ribbons, jewelry, and horn ornaments, accumulated from grateful siblings who have managed to make a good impression on other dragons thanks to her advice. She refuses to speak about how many potential mates she has scared off by nitpicking their fashion sense.