Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

To hear Yimov talk, he turns away dozens of hopefuls from the Skylark Players every day. Given that most dragons with dreams of stardom head to prestigious Roaring Lion Productions, not to a small theatrical company dedicated to an archaic style of play few still care about, the actual number is considerably smaller. In fact, Yimov rarely sends anyone away, as he knows Pelumbar would paint him gray and cast him as the elephant if he let even one potential performer slip away. Yimov exaggerates not to give a mistaken impression of his own importance, but to make dragons feel honored when he lets them through anyway.