Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Getsum is a special case. He was banished from his group of dragons after betraying their trust and attacking another member so badly that he almost died, and the group had no choice but to send him away. He thought he could fare well on his own, though no one else really believed it. But he joined up with other outcasts and formed his own group of ember dragons. They quickly became one of the most deadly of all dragon groups. They are without mercy, and win not by skill or cunning but by not giving up. He laughs in the face of fear and attacks his enemies with strength and agility not seen in most dragons his size. He is hated by most dragons because of his dishonorable tactics and unnecessary violence.