The amphibious Aranoas inhabit shallow brackish estuaries, rivers and lagoons. Being adept swimmers, they possess tough, vibrant scales that serve to protect the dragon from superficial physical harm, and double as a means to attract mates. Their large, cavernous maws are adapted to swallowing fish whole, and they have powerful limbs to propel them through the water. When mating, males and females will typically vie for the interest of the individual with the brightest scales and the largest dorsal fin. Due to this attraction, they are also prone to collecting shiny and colorful objects that they come across. With a diet primarily comprised of large freshwater or pelagic fish, they often hunt in groups to encircle schools of fish, making for an easier meal. While not very social, Aranoas will often inhabit areas in close proximity to each other should they require assistance in hunting, or to band together to ward off other species who pose a threat to their territory.

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.

Copperband is a rather rowdy dragon. He loves getting physically involved with everything he does: games, fishing, fighting. He's very enthusiastic and loves stirring up some action. He can be a pretty big show off. Often times, he'll get a hunting party together or start a fight just to show off his physique, a physique he is highly dedicated to perfecting. When he isn't getting whole groups involved with his activities, he's working out. He'll typically do this by racing around as fast as he can through the freshwater lake his family lives near or along the ocean shore where his mother takes them for sodium. In between such times, he lift weights and runs. Copperband is a surprisingly skilled runner. He might be more adept at running than swimming, though the difference is pretty negligible.