Falconiform Wyverns are normally shy creatures. However, when approached, they often feel threatened, and the flames along their bodies leap higher. Females tend to be smaller than males, though Falconiform Wyverns are typically rather large overall. They use their size to their advantage by hunting smaller dragons. The Falconiform’s graceful, swooping dives are said to resemble birds of prey. Falconiforms are largely solitary dragons that only meet in order to breed.

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.

When he was just a hatchling, a breathy "voice" bestowed his name to him, and he has adamantly held onto his odd name, refusing to explain further. Perhaps the command came from a spirit, or a powerful mage, or one of the zyumorphs. Perhaps it was a prank by a mischievous caretaker. Really, Craigslist Samurai is not at all like a samurai: he likes to set physical problems alight and comes up with creative and often dishonorable tactics to win a fight. He is also grouchy and often talks about being able to subordinate others with his size and magic, if he weren't such a nice dragon. Other individuals brave or patient enough to stick around could hardly call him nice.