Waterhorse Dragons received their name due to their horse-like physique and endearing behavior. They are capable of surviving out of water, and when on land their skin secretes a gelatinous goo to retain moisture. However, their large paddle feet are better suited for swimming, and waterhorse dragons tend to move very awkwardly when on land. Waterhorses are very friendly dragons and enjoy playing with humans.

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.

Speir Leachta spends almost all of his time swimming either in the Azori Bay or the Azala Lake in his family's territory. When he is not in the lake, he spends his time lounging in the grass to soak up some heat from the sun. Speir Leachta will always come out of the lake for the storms that usually push everyone else in his family to run for cover to play. He is an incredibly kind and friendly dragon, even if he does have a tendency to fall over when he tries to walk on the land.