Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Poison Dance has a natural gift. Though dragons aren't really the dancing type, he somehow pulls it off. The sunlight reflects off of his oil covered scales and gives a magical effect while he is turning, swirling and simply moving. But Poison Dance is actually really calm and dances only when he is very happy. He also likes painting with his toxic oil using his tail or his paws, but his art is not as known as his glamorous dancing.