Pitfire Dragons are an infernal breed, reveling in the suffering and misery of others. These dragons are not known to be strong magic users, nor are they capable of flight. However, these weaknesses are made up for in the extent of their physical prowess. They have little respect for most other creatures, including members of their own family group; however, those that have fought or fallen in battle against formidable foes are highly revered. They are constantly on the move, always on the hunt for food or a skirmish. The malevolent nature of Pitfires is feared by many, and the damage they leave in their wake is a sure sign for those to be wary. Pitfire activity has been noted to increase as the weather grows colder and the nights grow longer.

When slain by a formidable foe, a Pitfire will revive with a renewed vigor and ferocity. Wreathed in an otherworldly energy that manifests as ghoulish flames, the newly exalted dragon will exhibit dangerous magical abilities and an increased hunger for cruelty.

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.

Kozeriai only collects the best in her hoard. By "the best", she means swords that have slain other dragons in battle. With particular attention for enchanted blades, Riai scours the land listening for rumors or legends about famed dragon slayers, breaking into castle and crypt alike in her search for the ultimate battlefield treasure. Her favorite piece of her collection is a silver-hilted sword with a cracked blade, which was the very weapon that was used to slay her before she revived as an exalted Pitfire. There is a fiendish sort of satisfaction she feels whenever she looks at that particular weapon, remembering the snap of it under her claws when she first opened her eyes and launched her counterattack against her would-be slayer.