Pitfire Dragons are an infernal breed, reveling in the suffering and misery of others. These dragons are not known to be strong magic users, nor are they capable of flight. However, these weaknesses are made up for in the extent of their physical prowess. They have little respect for most other creatures, including members of their own family group; however, those that have fought or fallen in battle against formidable foes are highly revered. They are constantly on the move, always on the hunt for food or a skirmish. The malevolent nature of Pitfires is feared by many, and the damage they leave in their wake is a sure sign for those to be wary. Pitfire activity has been noted to increase as the weather grows colder and the nights grow longer.

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.

Lunemini is so good at solving riddles that she answers them before she even hears what the riddle is. Her favourite answer to a riddle is "mortal combat" and when asked about the question that leads to it, she will explain that "mortal combat" is the answer to "nine times seven". Sometimes, she will answer a riddle with "embarrassing wyrmling portraits"—this being the answer to why combat was invented in the first place. Some point out that these aren't really riddles, at which point she will declare that the real definition of "riddle" is "fight to the death" and proceed to engage in combat.

Volcanine managed to ask Lunemini a real riddle—"Round like an apple, deep like a cup; yet all the king's horses can't pull it up."

Lulemini answered, "The courage to face a pitfire." She went on to explain that courage is seated in the heart, which is round and has chambers inside. Horses have hooves and so can't pull anyone's heart out.