Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Dolloping a clump of honeycomb on his already sweet fermented fruit sundae is the best part of Thorn's day, as he spends the rest seeking out the sweetened gold. As a hatchling he would spend hours on end climbing tree after tree, searching for the most delectable fruit, the flower with pollen as sweet as caramel and his favourite, the dripping gold. At first the bees stung and chased him away, but even they could not resist the sweet chirps emitted from his mouth, and he charmed them, always leaving with sticky paws. As adulthood loomed he decided to create a beehive, moving his precious bees into a lone cavern, but was distraught to find that no honey was produced. With help from his friends, he moved pawful by pawful of earth into the cave, planted seeds and watched as a beautiful paradise blossomed forth. Surrounded by the sweetest fruits, Thorn's honey was the best for miles, as dragons flocked to taste it.