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.

Haldaku had never planned to stay at Bonescale Weyr for longer than it took to wait out the storm.  He barely tolerated the presence of his mate, Myrisku, and the ragtag group of survivors that made up the weyr seemed fit only for getting on his nerves.  Once the weather cleared, though, Haldaku found himself making excuses to stay, intrigued despite himself by Gryda and the others.  Haldaku still often claims he's on the verge of leaving, but as he's been saying this for many decades now, nobody really takes him seriously any more.  He still growls at anyone who gets on his nerves, but only half-heartedly.