Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas.

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.

Farty Red is missing her right eye due to a "strange incident" that occurred when she was small. She can form deep friendships with the right individuals, if they can see past her one eye, partially exposed lower jaw, and love of explosives. She's in possession of a decaying rowboat and a pack of a dozen used curse tablets, given to her by a stranger with gold teeth and rabbit ears. Farty Red doesn't know what to do with them but can't bear to discard them, so they're talking points when she has visitors. She does not fart any more than the average pyralspite.