Pitfire Dragons are an infernal breed, reveling in the suffering and misery of others. These dragons are not known to be strong magic users, nor are they capable of flight. However, these weaknesses are made up for in the extent of their physical prowess. They have little respect for most other creatures, including members of their own family group; however, those that have fought or fallen in battle against formidable foes are highly revered. They are constantly on the move, always on the hunt for food or a skirmish. The malevolent nature of Pitfires is feared by many, and the damage they leave in their wake is a sure sign for those to be wary. Pitfire activity has been noted to increase as the weather grows colder and the nights grow longer.

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.

During her adolescence, Banriko would constantly pick fights with other dragons. She lost more skirmishes than she would win, because she would challenge anyone who crossed her path, even dragons clearly much bigger and stronger than she was. The scars she carried were a frustrating reminder that there were some dragons who were virtually untouchable to her, especially those skilled in magic. Eventually Banriko decided that she wouldn't try to hide those experiences any more, and she spent an entire night painting jagged patterns on her skin in fire mana, outlining the scars she was once ashamed of. With the little magical ability she has, Banriko can activate the mana and essentially set herself ablaze as a threat display. It pleases her that this spectacle makes other dragons think twice about her scars.