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.

Ockultism is a usually happy and 'light'-hearted dragon. She doesn't mind her pudgy looks at all, nor her small wings. Though Oc is a happy being, she tends to have a short fuse when it comes to cruelty. If she sees another dragon getting bullied or teased, she will jump in and attempt to save the day by scolding the bully into submission. When angered she has a sharp tongue, which is great for scolding, but whenever Oc is calm her tone is very gentle and sweet. Some say that she could coax even the "shyest" flower into bloom with her sing-song way of speaking. Ockultism also loves laughing and is easily distracted by the tingling of bells.