Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

It's not unusual for dragons to keep pets—cats, birds, drakes, and the like—but Vethra is one of the few to have a pet human.  That's how she views it, at least—the human has his own home (which Vethra shares) and keeps himself provided with food, clothing, and so forth, but it's Vethra who makes sure he eats regularly and gets enough exercise.  If the human believes that Vethra is the pet, well, she's willing to humor him.  Artists are such demanding creatures to take care of, especially when engrossed with their latest creation, and his harmless delusion makes life easier for her.