Scymrian Pygmies are a highly social, hardy breed that live in colonies of up to thirty adults. They are capable of living in a variety of environments, but prefer warm, humid areas. Depending on where they live, potential Scymrian Pygmy mates may present females with a special item, such as a pretty shell or interesting rock. Scymrian Pygmies pair only long enough to raise their young. Although unable to fly, Scymrian Pygmies are capable of both gliding and propelling themselves underwater. In bright sunlight, their iridescent scales may confuse or blind predators, allowing them enough time to escape or find shelter.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Meeting Tamara is an experience. This energetic Pygmy may well be one of the dumbest creatures on the planet, but she is crazily charismatic. She has a way of working her way into everyone's mind and making friends out of strangers in seconds. She has no regard for personal boundaries, timing, or even safety, often appearing out of nowhere to greet someone. She is very gullible. Tamara believes everything she is told without question, and her vivid imagination tends to fill in any gaps. She lacks intelligence, as previously mentioned, as well as a filter. So, very often, she will spout whatever random nonsense is on her mind. With all this in mind, it's strange that she would choose the extremely intelligent, sarcastic, and trouble-making Audra Avis for a mate, mostly because he hates everyone. But, at the same time, it makes almost too much sense. Audra is an isolated individual, rejected by all others. But Tamara, who accepts everyone around her, has no problem being with him.