Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Lies considers herself the mate of Baron Villain, though mostly in sharing the same rank of dominance and not in loyalty. She is a sassy and regal creature who takes her rank seriously and enjoys bossing around subordinates; there's not much they can do about it, as she's certainly earned her rank within the violent battle-based pack hierarchy. She is arguably the most skilled in the group, much to the chagrin of her enemies.

In the absence of Villain, she'll take up his duties as leader of the group and vice versa; their remarkable like-mindedness makes them an efficient governing pair. Though they have no permanent den due to the mobility of their group, Lies has an affinity for living near streams.