Feisty and energetic, Whiptail Dragons pride themselves on their speed and agility. It is not unusual to see several whiptails racing each other. Though fragile, they can easily evade attacks with their superior speed, and often use their long tails as a weapon, giving rise to their name.

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.

Zaratha is the leader of the dragons in Riversong's Clan.  She is is kind, caring, and above all compassionate, as she prefers not to kill her enemies unless she absolutely must.  Like some other members of her species, Zaratha also has what could be described as a chronic state of worry.  She's so busy with the others that she sometimes forgets about herself; fortunately, Zarathan (her mate), is there to remind her to just slow down a bit and enjoy life one step at a time.  Although she isn't usually easily provoked, her temper is mighty when roused, oftentimes fueled by large amounts of stress.  Generally she's busy with all of the various duties that come along with being a leader, but what free time she has is usually spent in a secluded area either by herself or with Zarathan.