Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

Make Your Time enjoys pointing out that things have "no chance to survive" and should "make their time", even if they clearly have some chance of survival or are inanimate and thus could not be remaining alive in the first place. As she often points out (whether or not it is true) that vampires have no chance to survive when participating in conversations with her mate, DON'T BITE MY CHILDREN, he enjoys her company immensely.