Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

TurpentineHalloween is a Turpentine Dragon who loves the holiday called Halloween. She likes to dress up in costumes or paint herself in different colors. One year, she tried to disguise herself as a different dragon, she dyed herself purple with flowers. She did look like a Purple Dragon, but only from a distance. Up close, other dragons can smell her oily odor, so TurpentineHalloween's costume wasn't very convincing that year.