Sunstone Dragons are named after the orb on their tails, which resembles the gem of the same name. Their social structure resembles a lion pride, with one dominant male and several females banded together with their young. They prefer arid climates where they can blend in and dig for minerals and gemstones that they not only collect, but eat. The more gems they consume, the larger their tail stone grows. They are an aggressive breed; it is not uncommon to see two males battling for mates and territory.

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.

There is one particular town that, when passerby wander into it, feel inclined to deem it "a good place." A peaceful place, with friendly residents, clean air, and no troubles at all. However, should a passerby stay too long, they might come face-to-face with a most strange creature; a sunken-eyed Sunstone, cowering in the shadows away from the sun, one who tells strange tales when spoken to, tales of horrific murders that occur over and over and over again. Then she will suddenly stiffen, fix the traveler with a sharp eye, and tell them to run before they are trapped as well. Those who heed her carry on with their lives, but those who stay soon hear word of a most grisly murder...