Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Firettalen is very bold. She loves to talk to other dragons, such as Talishamen. Recently, Firettalen has been away from the cave hunting with Talishamen. But ever since then they have been afraid to go near each other. Talishamen, however disagrees with that. Though Firettalen may smell and look like tar, she loves roses. She just can't get enough roses. in fact, half of her entire cave is filled with roses!