Balloon Dragons are so named because they are filled with a gas that makes them almost lighter than air, similar to balloons. However, they are not prone to bursting, as they are covered in tough skin and can deflate themselves if necessary. In addition, they generally are slow moving. They use their gas bladders to float to the tops of trees, where food is more abundant. They can shift their weight from their backs to their fronts, allowing them to reach leaves and fruit.

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.

Aedath's most discerning trait is her cheeriness. She's bright, bubbly, and she burps horrible-smelling gases at the most inopportune times. She's quote fond of doing it when her master has guests over. This dragon enjoys being a nuisance, plain and simple. Her owner has an exasperated fondness for her, and is often seen shaking her head at the happy draconic beast. "What am I going to do with you," is her most-uttered phrase when in the company of this dragon. 'Dath is quite fond of having her chin rubbed, and will be a perfect angel if this is offered to her—but no more than a few hours, at which point she becomes impatient and belches right in her owner's face. She has the mentality of a mischievous yet sweet-tempered child.