Striped River Dragons dwell in clear, deep-moving water. These dragons are playful and active, but wild individuals are very shy and tend to flee at the first sign of humans. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to an hour, and are also capable of magic-powered flight for short distances. Their hoards usually consist of shells, smooth river stones, and freshwater pearls; Striped River Dragons often trade objects from their hoard and give “gifts” to dragons or people they consider to be friends. These dragons are intolerant of poor water conditions, so their presence is often an indicator of a healthy river system.

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.

Bobble Hat is named for the orange-and-yellow striped woolen cap she wears on her head. Many humans wear such a hat to keep warm, but Bobble Hat's does nothing to insulate since it's sopping with river water all the time. Hers also has a little puff of wool sewn at the top, sitting cheerfully between her antlers. She calls this piece of headwear a "fashion statement". A fashion statement means it serves no function other than to look good, or in Bobble Hat's case, look like... something. It really is something.