Imperial Fleshcrownes are an active and playful breed. They are equally good at flying and climbing and while they are not good swimmers, they love to take an occasional dip. Fleshcrownes live in large social groups called “communities.” Adult Fleshcrownes share the responsibility of looking after the young, who are very playful and active. Even after maturing, they retain their curious and mischievous natures, often getting into trouble. The fleshy crowns on their head can be raised at will, and are usually erect when happy, excited, or scared. Fleshcrownes—being a very peaceful breed—are more prone to flight than fight. If threatened, they can raise their crowns while hissing in an attempt to scare off predators.

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.

Trout Imperial plays cello for Nworset's orchestra. She doesn't like to hang around in the theatre after performances because of Elbetra's antics. During the day, she maintains a small pond stocked with her namesake fish and has been known to sit on the bank, practicing her instrument while supporting her fishing pole with her tail. If something bites while she is fishing like this she has to drop her cello and grab the pole with a manoeuvre she has yet to get the hang of. She keeps needing to get new fishing poles, and sometimes new bows for her cello as well. When nothing is biting, others love to listen to her play. She's a pretty good musician without a trout.