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.

Hot-headed and fierce, Cynnderon is a particularly aggressive member of his family group which goes to show that he is the leader of the group. Any new member must meet this guy's expectations as well as dealing with him doing an aggressive display to show that 'I am the boss, listen to me or else'. The display involves snarling and stamping the ground before doing a couple full vocal roars. If the new member shows the proper respect without being provoked by the aggression Cynnderon shows then they're accepted and can be welcomed into their group. If the new member copies Cynnderon's display in hopes of starting a fight then they go at it. Cynnderon has yet to lose a fight to any wannabe new members and he's proud of that.