Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Adulate's presence is often accompanied by sweet scents from the floral wreaths he drapes himself in (and the scent from other uses for leaves) and the jingling of beads around his neck. He's a nonconformist and a free spirit who loves music and nature, known for chastising larger dragons when they step wrong and flatten a growing tree. He sleeps in a hammock in the woods instead of a typical cave or corner of the cottage belonging to the clan's human friend, and when it rains, he's usually up all night dancing around in it instead of sleeping anyway.