Sandwaste Dragons are sparsely distributed across very hot, sandy, dry deserts. They grow to large sizes, but very slowly, and they are well adapted to the harshness of the desert, being capable of surviving for long periods with very little water and food. They are constantly on the hunt for prey large enough to sate them, catching it mostly by ambush or, rarely, running it down. However, Sandwaste dragons are opportunistic and will not shun carrion, insects, and even plants when desperate. They are solitary and nomadic and build no lasting bonds with one another, though there is little animosity among Sandwaste dragons when they encounter each other.

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.

Giza has a lot of energy, energy she enjoys expending through games, challenges, sprinting, and (her favorite) roughhousing. Giza is very large and muscular and must expend her abundant energy through high-octane action. Fighting is considered a favorite pastime. Whenever she's feeling antsy, she'll ram the nearest hardy object or potential opponent. If there's no one around, she'll test her strength on objects like boulders, dead trees, and man-made structure (uninhabited or otherwise.) But, if she can find a willing opponent, she is more than happy to tussle. These fights can be surprisingly brutal, even though her goal isn't to kill her opponent. Though she does not express outward aggression or a desire to harm her opponent for any other reason than to wrestle in general, she also has little regard for their safety and health. Giza does not really care about or acknowledge anyone. The only individuals she respects are those that have defeated her in battle.