Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Ascua is a fierce, irritable dragon, always full of fire. It takes naught but a spark such as a bit of playful teasing or an accidentally stepped-on tail to set her aflame. Although she is familiar with most of the other dragons in the cave, her quick temper still catches some off guard at times. Luckily, she rarely becomes violent, and only lashes out with cruel words and taunts when she feels shes been provoked. The only dragon she will insult without any apparent reason is Chovoli, her fellow Ember Dragon. Despite her claims that she hates him more than anything, many suspect that she is secretly in love with him but doesn't know how to react. Her name means Ember in the language of Espaa, the land of her ancient ancestors.