Almerald Dragons are an unusual species. They have gem-like protrusions along their spine that brighten and darken depending on their mood. In addition, their body temperature grows warmer during periods of excitement, and cooler during darker moods such as anger or depression; as such, it is fairly easy to read an Almerald’s emotions. Their mood can change quickly at times, going from calm to angry in a matter of seconds. If their anger becomes bad enough they can become a frightening opponent. Adults are not normally high in energy, so they hunt infrequently and prefer to lazily consume large quantities of fruits and nuts.

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.

I Don't Follow likes to lie and sigh atop one of the benches in the public quad. Those two done together are his favorite activity, and he makes clear that he does that out of enjoyment, not boredom. It's very relaxing and good for the mind, he says. Everyone ought to try it. When well-meaning passersby and neighbors suggest some hobbies, he says that what he's doing IS a hobby. If he really wanted suggestions, he'd put out a suggestion box. Some folks still don't believe him, and he knows he'll never be able to convince them.