Seawyrm Pygmies are little dragons that live by the ocean, coasting on the winds above and diving down straight into the water whenever they spot a choice fish. Before their wings grow in, they spend the majority of their time in the sea, their tail fin extending over halfway up their bodies and allowing them to maneuver quickly and easily through the reefs. As they age, they give up some of their maneuverability in the water as that fin recedes into a tail fin better suited for flight. When a Seawyrm Pygmy finds a mate, they will perform synchronized dives together before burying their eggs in the shallow sands, where their eggs can hatch protected from larger 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.

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.

Chaen was born in a small cove perfect for his family, with easy access to the sea and a safe place to wait out storms. When the tides rose and Chaen was washed out to sea as a hatchling, he made his way further up the beach, where a kind human girl took him in and cared for him until he was grown enough to hunt for himself. A happy, care-free little fellow, Chaen is very likely to approach humans thanks to his early exposure to them, though if they show even the slightest inkling of harmful intent he is quick to retreat back to the ocean. Curious, adventurous and eager to know everything that happens in his small territory, Chaen is often found in and out of the water, and has yet to feel the need to reunite with his family.