Gemshard Dragons are small, gregarious, expressive easterns, living in large clans high in the jungle canopy. Their bodies are covered in tiny, gem-like scales that shimmer in direct light, and each dragon has a unique pattern of markings on the forked spade of its tail. Though Gemshard Easterns cannot fly, they often leap from springy branches high into the sky on sunny days and perform acrobatic spins and twirls to entertain themselves. When the weather turns foul, they pile up together on sturdy tree limbs and interlock the forks of their tails with others to keep warm and dry.

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.

As she's always worried about experiencing injuries while doing acrobatics, Men'eki has dabbled in the acquisition of protective amulets and charms with defensive magical wards. Fortunately, all of her enchanted accessories look quite pretty, so she doesn't have any aesthetic concerns when it comes to wearing her warded jewelry. Of course, she takes care to check that her magical ensemble is secured in place before she practices, since some of her more daring routines have led to her smashing into trees. Unsurprisingly, Men'eki adamantly refuses to let anyone else borrow her protective collection.