Sandwaste Dragons are sparsely distributed across very hot, sandy, dry deserts. They grow to large sizes, but very slowly, and they are well adapted to the harshness of the desert, being capable of surviving for long periods with very little water and food. They are constantly on the hunt for prey large enough to sate them, catching it mostly by ambush or, rarely, running it down. However, Sandwaste dragons are opportunistic and will not shun carrion, insects, and even plants when desperate. They are solitary and nomadic and build no lasting bonds with one another, though there is little animosity among Sandwaste dragons when they encounter each other.

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.

Drudging is a fun-loving dragon, though that trait isn't easily noticed since she's on her own on most days. She is thick as thieves with the cartilage-nosed kyanite, and as hatchlings, both got into trouble often. Adults would express surprise at this odd pairing, before dragging the two to an authority figure for whatever they did that time. Drudging has mellowed out with age and feels she can't risk getting in trouble any more, but whenever she's seen near her childhood home, the folks who knew her years ago are still wary and expect mischief.