Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Pootoo loves honey and is always interested in ways to get more. His friends are hesitant to invite him over because he will eat up every drop of honey in their homes. He is not a very tidy eater, either; he has gotten stuck in the doorway of a friend's home when his honey-dripped girth got wedged against it.

Pootoo loves the sound of bees' buzzing, as a beacon to honey. Adept at clinging but awkward at climbing up, he has tried other methods to reach known hives. He has ruled out use of a balloon; it popped on his attempt to use one.

One of Pootoo's happiest days was when all of his friends pulled together to unwedge him from the doorway: He was thrown through the air right into a beehive full of honey. With his mouth full of the sweet yumminess, he told his friends to take their time and not worry about getting him down right away.

Pootoo's entire hoard consists of honey in pots.