Red Dragons are similar to typical story book dragons. They shoot flames, can fly, etc. However, they aren’t evil creatures as depicted in myths and won’t go around raiding castles, killing knights, or kidnapping princesses. They live in a variety of habitats, from forests to coastlines to abandoned castles, usually in warm climates, and eat whatever living creatures they can find.

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.

Smaug is a mighty Red dragon named after the famous northern fire drake. Irrational and often in a bad mood, Smaug takes pleasure in watching things burn, especially when it's something, or someone, he dislikes. While being a dangerous dragon all on his own, when he is in a good mood or feels bored, he will usually polish the smaller items in his hoard, due to his belief that the smaller and shinier, the more appealing. The few friends he does have are very close to him, and will protect them with the full force of his power.