Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

A highly intelligent, sophisticated Vampire, Mortimer spends his days by candlelight, reading whatever he can get his claws on. He thirsts not just for blood, but knowledge as well. He's been known to spare his prey if they only offer him an engaging tome or scroll. Even just an entertaining tale can sway his interest in feeding. Though he can be personable, Mortimer is not what one would call social. He isolates himself severely, locking himself away in dark spaces, even during the night. He cannot stand invasions of his space, especially while he's reading. He feels no remorse for the irritating or loud.