Spinel Wyverns are small, sleek dragons that zealously collect spinel gemstones to line their nests. They are very affectionate with those they bond with, and will happily spend hours grooming a dragon of a different species if allowed to. Spinels are well-known for their even temperament, but when offended, they are very slow to forgive and will never forget. These wyverns will readily perform tasks in exchange for spinels, and occasionally other stones. Occasionally, they can be born with iridescent pale green scales instead of the usual rich red-violet.

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.

One of the "pixie sisters", four Spinel Dragons who are not related but grew up together, Volcano Pixie named herself after her birthplace. She loves the volcano and doesn't mind the heat, smoke and ash; she gathers obsidian and pumice almost as avidly as other Spinel dragons gather spinels. But she also has an impressive spinel collection, as she acts as an early warning system for the villagers living near the volcano. Several times a day, she will fly in certain patterns to warn of volcanic activity or to give the all-clear, and the villagers pay her for it with spinels.