Sophos Cantormaris Dragons are a kind, caring breed of coastal-dwellers. Their annual migrations at the start of spring are among the first indications that winter has ended. They use their melodic calls to lure people with a yearning for enlightenment to them in a desire to help and share their vast knowledge to those in need. It is considered a sign of luck for one to hear their calls.

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.

Chosen you and me was the most knowledgeable and studious youngster of his cohort of mixed-breeds, so he has an inflated sense of self-importance and can't really handle failure. He's optimistic and friendly, and he means well, but he can come across as narcissistic and naive. His mother and tutor didn't really worry about letting him go off on his own, believing that he needs to see more of the world by himself and that he can learn some important life skills without their guidance.