Neotropical Dragons are a breed that originate in rainforests. They are fun-loving and enjoy lounging on tree branches, eating whatever fruit they find. They are also often found sunning themselves on rocks, using their large wings to soak up the rays. In the summer, males compete for mates by showing off their striped wings and gliding in spirals down the tree trunks. It is said that the larger the wings, the more likely the male will attract a suitable mate.

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.

Topical Banana is a dermatologist, but her preferred method of treating bruises, sores, rashes, and pretty much any other malady of the skin is arguably not the most effective one. However, she has a secret: when she mashes up bananas to apply as a salve, she adds real, effective ingredients that will actually treat whatever condition her patient has come to her for (provided other neotropicals don't steal the mashed banana salve off the affected area immediately, as often happens). Her flockmates refuse to believe that her salves contain anything other than "110-per-cent PURE bananas" collected from special groves at special times and specific levels of ripeness so they have magical powers.