Golden Wyverns are known for their beautiful metallic scales and rumored magical abilities. Living high in the mountains, these dragons do not believe in killing for sport or pleasure. They will hunt only when hungry and defend themselves when provoked, but will avoid killing to the best of their abilities. Golden Wyverns often mingle with other dragons of similar color and take pride in their shimmering hide.

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.

Kin no Unko is described as "a mopey downer", even by dragons who like him. He excels in fire magic as well as illusion magic, and he's a retired botanist whose publications keep getting mentions and citations still, but he can't take a compliment and keeps feeling bad about not doing more with his life. He is kind to everyone, is always honest about his intentions and feelings, and holds no grudges, but convincing him to do something for himself is usually very difficult. When others suggest new hobbies or outings for Kin no Unko to try, he is stubborn about not partaking because he isn't "in the right state of mind".