Sunstone Dragons are named after the orb on their tails, which resembles the gem of the same name. Their social structure resembles a lion pride, with one dominant male and several females banded together with their young. They prefer arid climates where they can blend in and dig for minerals and gemstones that they not only collect, but eat. The more gems they consume, the larger their tail stone grows. They are an aggressive breed; it is not uncommon to see two males battling for mates and territory.

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.

Ringolt is a relatively new member of the ever-expanding herd. Contrary to the behavior of the other dragons that tend to stick together in one large herd regardless of breed, he has split himself apart. He still lives in the herd's territory, but in a secluded and rarely used corner, where he is now attempting to start his pack of ONLY sunstone dragons. For this reason, he will often go out and steal Sunstone dragon eggs to raise himself.