It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

Shalie has a very loving aura about her. Sometimes she is even seen taking care of others' hatchlings when the mother is hunting. Being from the alpine region, she loves the snow. Sometimes she even starts the dragon equivalent of a snowball fight! Shalie is very friendly and tries to make friends with everyone, humans included, though she is careful when approaching them.