Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

She can be rowdy and unpredictable, but with patience she can be coaxed to settle down. Overall, she is playful and energetic, and likes to play 'toss the gemstone', in which she will pick up a sizable stone in her mouth and throw it to a dragon that wishes to participate. Oftentimes, Diamonda will try to play, but ends up getting hit on the head with a stone far too heavy and large for her to catch. Saurian's markings glow beautifully, alerting many male dragons to her presence. She despises the winter months and refuses to leave the cave until spring arrives. Saurian can be picky and particular about what she eats, but will never say no to meat cooked until it is nearly black.