Pillow Dragons are covered in enormous amounts of fur affectionately referred to as fluff. Despite their deceivingly large size, they can still fly even with such tiny wings because their bodies are remarkably light. Pillow Dragons have a habit of sleeping for up to eighteen hours a day, waking only in short bursts. During their few waking hours, they take the time to hunt for prey. Once a pillow dragon becomes an adult, its fur grows very slowly. Pillow dragon fur is used to make very expensive and valuable cloth known as “dragon cashmere.”

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.

Susurris is an elegant male Pillow Dragon who has been loved throughout his entire life. He is often mistaken for a cat, for the loud purring and rumbling noises that echo through the forest that causes the nearby children to wake up. As a friendly and fun dragon, Susurris stays awake more than the average Pillow Dragon. He isn't very popular when it comes to breeding; because he tries to avoid having children, he is looked down upon others. "You must breed to populate the world!" Many dragons scold him, leaving him laying flat on his stomach and wondering what to do with his life. It doesn't happen very much, since Sus is usually the bravest and the most positive dragon around. The only times he ever gets to enjoy himself is when the children have emerged from their homes and has been loyal to him. Susurris can be sensitive at times, but he loves to be scratched, especially the back of his ears. He always enjoys playing around in puddles, especially the one near the children's home.