Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

The First Protector is just as his name states. He is the First Guardian of the Cave, protecting it from any threat. Though one would think he is a cold-hearted serious dragon, he is actually very fond of the hatchlings, helping nurture them into adulthood. He enjoys playing with them when he has a short break from his guard duty. However, this rarely happens since, in his words, "Nobody can protect his master's cave better than a Guardian."