Black Dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

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.

Unloved by his parents, 3687744's name was given to him by his true parents as psychological torture, stating that he would receive a true name if he lived up to their expectations. They later abandoned him saying he was an embarrassment for being so meek and cowardly in nature. His master Lavaheart does her best to treat him with care giving him extra attention to make up for the abuse he received while young. The effects of their lack of love still affect him today, and these days he claims that his "shadow" is alive. Many of the other dragons are nervous around him, stating that his shadow does seem to move on its own accord from time to time.