Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Ever since birth Siam of the Fire Bones has been trained to only think of one thing: protecting the king from those who would seek to harm him. It is rumored that King Shimrii only employs Ember guards with Black Marrow blood in their veins and it is quite true. Siam is such a child. Of the four guards Shimrii has, Siam is the strongest; no rival comes close to equaling his strength. He has a soft spot for females, especially ones that can combat his fiery personality, like his unmated friend Sieasialle of the Fire Bones. However, being around any male other than the king brings out his more aggressive side and tends to lead to fights. Siam is currently unmated but secretly wishes for a Black Marrow mate of his own come the next Feast of Pumpkins and Bones.