It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

"It's the purple people-eating dragon! It's the purple people eating dragon!  Run!"  The cry goes up whenever Fihfco Foefco Oukadw Thuwed passes the nearby town.  It bothers him, the way they run and hide.  He isn't purple, more like a lilac or a lavendar shade, and he doesn't eat people—well—if that troublesome wizard isn't counted.  And the stories they told about that wizard, he was a brutal old menace to both human and dragon.  One would think they would have celebrated when Fihfco devoured him in the town plaza that day.  Fihfco is a little disappointed that they don't appreciate his efforts to protect the community.