Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Targus is Aharzels's best friend. He is constantly raiding nearby villages and towns for sweets and has become known as the "Pink Menace" to the children that he competes with fro candy. He has even taken part time jobs such as being a messenger and pest hunter to earn sweets or money which inevitably go to sweets. Bright and bubbly Targus enjoys being alive and the thrill of having races and co-operating in raids with the children of the various villages in the Mazza Hills and he has become a leader of a group of children called the "Candy-Lords". His little alliance of rascals just successfully raided a pie and cake shop in their biggest under taking and made off with 3 pies and 2 cakes, with a handful cupcakes and muffins mixed in. Aharzel scolded Targus for his impetuous  behavior but on the inside appreciates that Targus always makes sure that any one they raid is eventually evenly compensated and that he brings a smile to many faces in this tense time.