Neotropical Dragons are a breed that originate in rainforests. They are fun-loving and enjoy lounging on tree branches, eating whatever fruit they find. They are also often found sunning themselves on rocks, using their large wings to soak up the rays. In the summer, males compete for mates by showing off their striped wings and gliding in spirals down the tree trunks. It is said that the larger the wings, the more likely the male will attract a suitable 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.

Small Leaf of the Rainforest was a runt, but he still had normally sized wings, horns, teeth and claws. His tail was only the correct length and had a width that matched the body size. He was able to fly earlier than the rest of the hatchlings that hatched around the same time. Because he's very lightweight, Small Leaf of the Rainforest is fast on the land and in the air. His wings look larger than they really are because of Small Leaf of the Rainforest's small size and the bright coloring of the wings. He is respected by younger Neotropical dragons and even some of the older ones. Small Leaf of the Rainforest still has some parts of his egg that he uses as armor.