Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Milwali is a Red-Breasted Wyvern. Her name "mil wali" means "brave heart" in Swahili. She is relatively large for her breed, although still undersized compared to the rest of the dragons in her cave. She makes up for her small size by being braver than all other dragons in her cave. She will do anything to protect her cave, although sometimes this trait can blind her from common sense. Milwali's actions are never hard to predict, and she will often go with her first instinct, no matter how dangerous that instinct may be. She has undying loyalty to her cave and cave leader, Burnea, but does not feel the constant need to prove herself to the Striped Dragon. She spends much of her time in the air, watching out for threats to her cave. She takes pride in watching eggs hatch and hatchlings grow up, but is not very interested in mating.