Gold-horned Tangars are a brightly colored tropical breed. They are primarily herbivores, and eat a wide variety of fruits and flowers in addition to the occasional bird. Tangars are well suited to life in the trees; their slender bodies make them light enough to be supported by thinner branches and agile enough to avoid obstacles while flying. Their brightly colored horns, found in both males and females, are used to attract mates.

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.

Catty considers herself to be a very wise dragon, but the other dragons of Sunfeathers' cave wish she would take her wisdom and stick it where the sun doesn't shine. She frequently butts into conversations to tell the participants what they are doing wrong in their lives. Most often, her critiques relate to appearance, but she is quite happy to "advise" the other dragons in any area of their lives.

Catty sometimes feels like she is unappreciated by the others, and figures that they must just be jealous of her gorgeous body.