Golden Wyverns are known for their beautiful metallic scales and rumored magical abilities. Living high in the mountains, these dragons do not believe in killing for sport or pleasure. They will hunt only when hungry and defend themselves when provoked, but will avoid killing to the best of their abilities. Golden Wyverns often mingle with other dragons of similar color and take pride in their shimmering hide.

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.

Carrot Ironfoundersson was raised by Pygmy Dragons and considers himself to be a Pygmy too, despite being rather tall even for his actual species.

He is extremely good-natured and lovable, but his strong sense of right and wrong keeps him from being a pushover. After leaving the Pygmy community he joined a Guardian Dragon named Sir Samuel Vimes and dedicated his life to protecting weaker dragons. There are rumours that he may be related to a famous Wyvern King but he'd much rather lead by example than by having a title so he hardly even acknowledges it.