Striped Dragons come in a dazzling array of colors complemented by an intricate pattern of stripes. These bright colors and patterns help attract their favorite food, insects. Because their prey is so tiny, striped dragons must spend a large portion of their day eating. The color of the offspring is usually determined by the dragon’s mate.

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.

Shyliaa has long been recognized as the leader of the Nokcudt territory, one of the Clan's seven lands. Nokcudt, the smallest territory, is tight-knit and always prepared. Nonetheless, she has many friends within the land and is very well-liked. She is often seen playing with the hatchlings. She is quiet, non-violent, and quick to rectify calamity.