The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

Playoff has committed a few murders by accident, though nobody knows she's responsible. She enjoys using her innate skills in water magic to make rain. Unfortunately, whenever she does so, it's accompanied by a chorus of screams because she hasn't grasped how to cool down the scalding water around her as she poofs it into the air and clouds. She hasn't dined on any of the bodies since she can't reach them before other dragons arrive to investigate, which is probably a good thing since they seem very upset and want to punish whoever's responsible. The beings and other entities topping the suspect list are known criminals, forces of nature, and evil overlords. Playoff is believed to be the sort who just minds her own business in her spot of the bay, an easily avoidable danger if one just stays out of the water.