Royal Crimson Dragons are so named due to their massive size and confident, regal bearing. Most of the time they are laid back, ignoring non-prey creatures smaller than themselves, although they will occasionally take fresh kills from other dragons as a reminder of their place in the social order. Although there are few other dragons large enough to pose a threat to Royal Crimsons, they have little tolerance for potential rivals and will fiercely defend their territory from such intruders.

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.

Zazi tends to ignore little annoyances. She doesn't often growl to scare off other dragons and has never nipped a hatchling, even in reprimand. She doesn't allow other dragons to push her around either and is quite capable of reminding them of their place when they get above themselves. When a dragon becomes too obnoxious Zazi will react swiftly and in such a manner that she is never bothered by the same dragon twice.