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.

Shuho claims that he is able to hear the sound of insects crawling inside trees and underground, and can often be found leaning against a tree trunk or the ground, apparently "listening" for his next meal. Most of his siblings don't believe his assertions, but oddly enough, Shuho's strange hunting behaviors tend to result in success. He is able to eat his fill in insects every day, without relying on the help of his older brothers and sisters.