Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Life as an egg was harsh for Tyrikita. He was knocked around a lot due to the many eggs around him. If it wasn't for a wandering dragon that noticed his egg, Tyrikita would have died. His hatchling life was just as hard. He was the least dominant hatchling, which meant he had to eat last, get abuse from the other hatchlings, and be forced to attempt to kill himself. Living as an adult Nilia Pygmy was way easier than Tyrikita expected. But instead of getting back to the dragons that hurt him, he treated them as if they were his favorite pets. Tyrikita is a calm, friendly dragon that respects everyone and only attacks others when he has to.