Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

Gobi is a kind, if somewhat aloof and mysterious dragon. It's not that she doesn't like people and other dragons so much as she prefers living in icy climates where few others dare to go. <br/>Gobi thrives in blizzards, and is capable of weathering even the most brutally cold conditions. She cannot, however, tolerate heat. Even room temperature is a bit uncomfortable for her. This means that she rarely, if ever, leaves her icy domain. She does, however, live near a small village of ice fisherman and their families, and protects them from falling into the icy waters and also by herding any lost children (or adults) back home. In thanks, they give her some of what they catch, and even built a small statue of her in the middle of the village in honor of her great kindness.