Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

With careful training and a lot of incentive, Nala has learned how to make glassware for her tamer that is in fact usable and perfectly safe. For each piece of glassware Nala creates, her tamer gives her a substantial amount of gemstones, usually of any variety; Nala isn't very picky, but she does have a certain dislike of talc, probably due to its softness. Nala's fiery temperament rarely gets in the way of her craft, but she can become petulant if she is not 'paid' properly, or if the tribute is too meager.