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.

Blistering Sand is wild and ferocious. He picks fights often, his most frequent sparring partner being the bitter hellfire wyvern Glowing Ashes. The two males are always battling over something, though mates are never one of them. Females steer clear of their fiery tempers. Throughout this seeming animosity however, a tentative alliance has formed. Blistering Sand can often be seen warding off Fiery Sparks and Crackling Embers, Glowing Ashes two tormentors.