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.

No one really notices how dangerous it is for hatchlings without parents. Every year millions of dragons appear in the world, but old ones don't die so the number doesn't reduce and there seems to be a shortage of normal food like wild or farm animals. As Helluna's owner's dragons all live around the same place, Helluna noticed one particular dragon that really tries to keep hatchlings safe—Totoro Angel, a pillow dragon. She has sharp reflexes, but not as sharp as Helluna. This ember dragon stays a bit further from hatchlings, but can see a wider area. As the owner has some dangerous dragons, Helluna thinks it's her duty to keep those away from the little ones. Though she kinda scares hatchlings, she still wants to protect them even though they might even start to run when getting a sight of her.