Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Luperca is the half brother of Virtus, much to his dismay, and is the complete opposite of the noble cave leader. He is aggressive, cunning, and bloodthirsty. Luperca was supposed to follow in Virtus's pawsteps, and he wanted to, but not the way his parents intended for him to. He wanted power and blood. He wanted all dragons to be his servants. He wanted his brother dead. Luperca tried to murder Virtus, but failed when his plan backfired, resulting in the death of their mother instead. Luperca was banished, but he didn't care. It had felt good to kill, and pretty soon he was killing everything he saw. The worst part was that he liked it. The thrill of the hunt was the only thing that made Luperca feel right. When his victims scream, it almost comforts him in a way. Some would call him insane. Virtus calls him scared and angry.