It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

A quiet dragon, Lira enjoys nothing more than a good book, read by the glow of Fiera's flames. Although generally quiet at the Draconic Revolution's meetings, she has been known to come up with rather insightful remarks, inspired by the various books she has read, and the occasional discussions she has been known to perpetrate, as she does her best to inspire the others in their attempt to create a government for dragons and humans alike.<br/>Although her favorite debate partner is Dragon Writer, she still manages to avoid him as avidly as any of the others whenever he tries to serve them his dreaded carrot stew.