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.

When Ben was a hatchling, he was terrified of speaking in front of others, and often would become anxious when meeting new dragons. One season, one of his older siblings introduced him to a traveling band of playwrights and actors, who invited Ben to feature in one of their productions that required a dragon to play a part. Ben ended up enjoying the role so much that he joined the travelers for a time. Eventually, he started trying to adapt some of the plays for dragons to perform. Since then, Ben has tried to use his newfound hobby to help other shy dragons gain confidence in public speaking. He's particularly happy when his instructions make it possible for a dragon to approach someone they've been affectionate towards, but never plucked up the courage to speak with before.