Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Riverrush is one of the best of her species in her cave at the art of glass cave making. Her cave is especially graceful; she spent many months constructing a cave composed of a design of interconnecting spirals. Riverrush also is aware that many a Spitfire has wanted to take over her cave, and has spent many years honing her defense skills. So far, no dragon has gotten within a mile of her most prized possession. Riverrush is also one of several elders in the Kara pack, and has seen the arrival of many dragons into the pack.