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.

Radiance is very much a people person. Blessed with her mother's shining golden looks and the warm, almost magical affection of her father's breed, winning the adoration of others comes easy to her--so easy, in fact, that she could quite simply take advantage of anyone within several hundred miles that she wanted! Yet Radiance spurns both deception and those who value her half based on her beauty, forming honest friendships with only a select few who carry the virtue she values most: wisdom. Believing intellect and careful thought are the greatest tools for moving the world forward, she values science far more than beauty, and does her best to advocate it to everyone she meets.