Black Dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

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.

Cold and calculating, at first glance Tox may seem to be calmer than many other black dragons, but his facade won't fool anyone who knows him well. He is one of the most vicious dragons in his colony; his restraint is merely a tool he uses to observe others without causing an immediate confrontation. Notorious among his peers for his ability to swap between several personalities he has crafted to suit nearly any situation, he is rarely caught unprepared for anything that may present itself as a challenge. As a young adult, Tox had seemed to settle down with a single female. Needless to say, it wasn't long before others caught his eye and he brushed her away as if she were so much dust on the floor. Now he pursues any female who may pique his interest and has even enjoyed a short liaison with his colony's oldest Golden One. His keen skills of observation are just as useful when pursuing a mate as in combat; he is almost always able to determine the best method to approach any female.