Gold-horned Tangars are a brightly colored tropical breed. They are primarily herbivores, and eat a wide variety of fruits and flowers in addition to the occasional bird. Tangars are well suited to life in the trees; their slender bodies make them light enough to be supported by thinner branches and agile enough to avoid obstacles while flying. Their brightly colored horns, found in both males and females, are used to attract mates.

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.

Though he is a naturally gentle dragon, Ericales keeps a feisty demeanor in order to impress potential mates. He is quite the ladies man and has the assumption that any lady should be with him, using his exotic appearance to his advantage. However, despite his promiscuity, he is a sweet mate and will tend to his women dearly, even if it is punctuated by visiting and pursuing other females. Levinni, though his most desired mate, avoids his approaches with her speed and even with violence, believing she doesn't need a mate. Especially one as girl-crazy as Ericales.