Kovos Pygmies cast terror into the hearts of those unfortunate enough to encounter one. As solitary hunters, they avoid contact with most other dragons. Tendrils of nearly-condensed liquid mana swirl about them at all times, bringing a sense of dread—and slow corruption after prolonged contact. They will attack prey even when well-fed, sometimes solely for the entertainment of the kill.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Her brother, Malevolence, is more of a misunderstood victim. He is shamed and denigrated for his breed alone, leading him to become defensive. Malice, on the other hand, deserves every bit of flack she gets. This despicable Kovos Pygmy thrives on the suffering of others; she can accurately be labeled a sadomasochist. She is also deceptive and manipulative. Malice always has something planned, and the second anyone looks at her, they are involved. She has no issue using others for her own gain, be they human, dragon, or anything else. She sees the world in terms of values, associating all things with a purpose. She then sorts said purposes out by which can benefit her, which can harm her, and which are completely worthless. To give an example of her diabolical schemes: she managed to team up with the equally malevolent Master Dungeonsculpter the Scourgekeeper to abduct and imprison her brother just so she could fight his mate, Barbarian, head-to-head and rip that happiness from him.