Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Joy has a lovable personality and a gentle spirit, but no filter over his mouth whatsoever. Hatchlings aren't allowed near him without theirs ears being plugged, and conservative adults practice their scandalized gasps in preparation for their next encounter. He's not intentionally crude or offensive; he has just found that the best way to express oneself is with the liberal use of colorful phrases. Many a dragon has learned new vocabulary after listening to him describe a particularly delicious piece of cake, and even more have outright fainted upon hearing the little pink dragon scream such a coarse word as "BELGIUM!" when he stubs his toe.