It is no mystery where Howler Drakes got their names. Though not very bright, these emotive creatures employ an impressive vocabulary of loud chortles, shrieks, and songs to communicate with one another, and almost never stop chattering. Howler Drakes inhabit dense jungles, foraging in the fertile soil for mushrooms, tubers, and insects. When threatened, a Howler will flare its wings to display its bright red eye spots, while letting out an ear-splitting scream.

Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.

Catterwaul was so named because of the disruption he caused one night near a small village. He found a potato field and started digging up tubers, when the field owner's dogs ran out to protect the property. The owner thought it was dogs versus cats from the riot of sounds that followed, until he came out to see why the skirmish lasted so long. Seeing Catterwaul, the owner got his pitchfork and helped his dogs chase the drake away. The next day, tales spread of heroic farmer who fought off the caterwauling drake.

Catterwaul still likes digging up potatoes, but has learned to avoid dogs when doing so. When he finds potatoes, he screeches like cats to see if dogs are about; if nothing responds, he knows it is safe to dig up his meal.