Striped Dragons come in a dazzling array of colors complemented by an intricate pattern of stripes. These bright colors and patterns help attract their favorite food, insects. Because their prey is so tiny, striped dragons must spend a large portion of their day eating. The color of the offspring is usually determined by the dragon’s mate.

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.

Hanabi, like her mother, is a graceful and beautiful dragon. She is popular with many of the young males, but she hasn't found a permanent mate yet. She's quiet, with a careful, quick-thinking mind. One of her favorite snacks are crickets and grasshoppers, learning to hunt and pounce on them when she was very small. Hanabi is a kind, gentle soul who only wishes for the best of those close to her. Her friends comment on how selfless she is, saying that she should stop worrying about others and care more about herself. She has never changed though, and never will.