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.

Firestar Timberwood, or Starry for short, is a young Ember Dragon. She is one of the protectors of her clan, and her special "secret weapon" is her ability to breathe fire. She lives in her clan's cave with her best friend, Trixie the Hellfire Wyvern. She is one of the strongest females in her clan, acts very tough, is moderately hot-tempered, and means business. She currently has no specified mate. She doesn't like humans very much, except people like her trainer and others she has known for a long time. She hates it when anyone tries to steal her food.