It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

Adopted in Goldpool's family, Deepeyes was named for her exceptionally emotive eyes. In character, she greatly resembles Goldpool, but possesses much less experience than the family matriarch. Her behavior is also sometimes slightly erratic, with strange mood swings, which the family has gotten used to over the years. Being a wholehearted vegetarian, she spends most of her time wandering in the forest, "sampling" the random herbs she finds interesting, something which has gotten her into a fair bit of trouble before.