Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

Vuhusen, a soldier in the guardian army, specializes in stealth. He once sneaked all the way into a human camp (hard to do for a massive dragon), went right behind the leader, and stole his burrito from right under him. This earned him the nickname 'ninja burrito'. Vuhusen does not appear to accept this nickname, and it has been noted that those who spoke it found themselves either dead, or very nearly when the morning came.