Found along the coast and in nests high above the ground, Mistra Dragons are respected for their gentle nature. They are known to adopt any abandoned eggs or hatchlings that they find and raise them as their own, singing softly to lull their young into a deep sleep. As a result of their close relationships with their families, Mistra Dragons tend to live in large, close groups. They use their large numbers to their advantage for many things, including putting on shows (of sorts) and frightening predators away from their nests.

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.

Wentong is musically-inclined like all Mistras, though she's considered "really not the best" in her family, not even in the top 25. Once she entered Cata Nyls seeking a job, however, she realized that there was a lack of songwriters here, a niche she could fill. Because of her literacy and gregariousness, it didn't take long to become a Thing Recorder for Cata Nyls and the first member of her generation in the family to get an actual job. What makes her unique among Thing Recorders is that she records events in song, which many dragons find entertaining. Every month, Wentong brings home a sack of seeds, canned food, and money. She still doesn't make it to the top 25 musicians in her family, but nobody looks down on her for that, and they're impressed with her diligence and communication skills.