Flamingo Wyverns are so named for their resemblance to the tropical birds with whom they often share territory. Their most striking feature is the bony black crest over their faces and snouts, larger in males, aiding both in digging up food and protection when fighting for mates. Males are duller in color than females due to their habit of wandering from nest to nest and picking from less algae-rich feeding grounds.

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.

Monos lived up to his name, which can be taken to mean "alone." At first, he was very shy, not interacting with any other dragons. He was kind to his owner, however, and thought of her as his mother. He spent most of his time trying to learn new things, having a particular fondness for books. He also enjoyed stories, especially with draconic heroes, like many Flamingo Wyverns. Then he met Petalsplash, a pink dragon, and fell in love, first taken by her beauty, then by her great story-telling abilities. They became mates, and he started to really care about something for the first time. They now live together with their family in a small cave, which Monos fiercely protects.