Gemshard Dragons are small, gregarious, expressive easterns, living in large clans high in the jungle canopy. Their bodies are covered in tiny, gem-like scales that shimmer in direct light, and each dragon has a unique pattern of markings on the forked spade of its tail. Though Gemshard Easterns cannot fly, they often leap from springy branches high into the sky on sunny days and perform acrobatic spins and twirls to entertain themselves. When the weather turns foul, they pile up together on sturdy tree limbs and interlock the forks of their tails with others to keep warm and dry.

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.

Quickbeast, as per her name, is a swift and agile creature, using her speedy skills for scouting and spying missions. She often accompanies patrols as a pair of eyes on the ground and is easily able to navigate tight-fitting environments such as jungle canopies and small caves. While friendly, she has a love for thrilling adventures and usually prefers going on scouting missions than standing around making friends. Her mate is the Nebula dragon Intergalactica Violet, who helps her learn to navigate at night by memorizing the star patterns.