Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Dusty Claw is very refined, like his mate, Sea Glass. He looks down at other 'uncivilized' males of the cave and hangs out with others higher up on the social ladder. Dusty Claw doesn't like that his mate hangs out with the leader of the cave, and often tells her so. Another thing he tells her is that he wants children, but Sea Glass never listens to him. In result, Dusty Claw often hangs out with the hatchlings of the cave. But when they grow up, he doesn't talk to them; there uncivilized. Many grown hatchling miss Dusty Claw, but Dusty Claw doesn't know that. He doesn't talk to them anymore.