Gemshard Dragons are small, gregarious, expressive easterns, living in large clans high in the jungle canopy. Their bodies are covered in tiny, gem-like scales that shimmer in direct light, and each dragon has a unique pattern of markings on the forked spade of its tail. Though Gemshard Easterns cannot fly, they often leap from springy branches high into the sky on sunny days and perform acrobatic spins and twirls to entertain themselves. When the weather turns foul, they pile up together on sturdy tree limbs and interlock the forks of their tails with others to keep warm and dry.

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.

While shy and somewhat soft-spoken, Koito has a talent for crossing the tree canopy at extremely high speed. She's made use of her ability by offering to carry messages between other Gemshard dragons whose living spaces are far apart, and can generally get from location to location without breaking her quick pace. Other dragons who watch her dart by note that she does not have as much flair for theatrics as the other Gemshard dragons in the family; rather, she seeks out the path with fewest obstacles and makes the most of her time.