It is no mystery where Howler Drakes got their names. Though not very bright, these emotive creatures employ an impressive vocabulary of loud chortles, shrieks, and songs to communicate with one another, and almost never stop chattering. Howler Drakes inhabit dense jungles, foraging in the fertile soil for mushrooms, tubers, and insects. When threatened, a Howler will flare its wings to display its bright red eye spots, while letting out an ear-splitting scream.

Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.

"Because I'm Harkeness, that's why!"

No matter the question, Harkness always uses the same argument, believing that simply being herself is reason enough to justify any action or discrepancy. One cannot even hold a casual conversation without her saying her catchphrase at least once. She would be a friendly, amiable drake -- albeit not very smart -- if it weren't for her elevated ego. In her mind, "Because I'm Harkeness!" is equivalent to proclaiming "Because I'm God!" which has earned her little friends, besides one foreign dragon who is ridiculed for his magic abilities that are uncommon in their clan. She makes a good friend and has a dry sense of humor that he finds hilarious, but even he has fantasized of back-clawing Harkeness upside her head when she spouts her catchphrase for the umpteenth time. Especially towards a male dragon or drake; she is a hopeless flirt, though most males with any sense run the other way the moment she starts speaking.