Balloon Dragons are so named because they are filled with a gas that makes them almost lighter than air, similar to balloons. However, they are not prone to bursting, as they are covered in tough skin and can deflate themselves if necessary. In addition, they generally are slow moving. They use their gas bladders to float to the tops of trees, where food is more abundant. They can shift their weight from their backs to their fronts, allowing them to reach leaves and fruit.

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.

Despite being the mate of the oldest and most revered dragon in the cave, Season's Heart, Kirbeh lives his life in relative obscurity. He's a pretty jolly guy who helps his mate in any way he can, but his efforts tend to go unnoticed. He tries his hardest not to let this bother him, though. He especially loves to help teach the hatchlings how to fly, even if his methods are a bit unorthodox since as a Balloon he floats instead of flying traditionally. He's also slightly on the gluttonous side, as he's often seen stuffing his face after a "flying lesson." This doesn't mean he keeps all the food to himself though, as he's quite happy to share his food with anyone who asks—to a point. He doesn't take too kindly to being taken advantage of regarding food, as he's not as adverse to violence as his mate is...