Neotropical Dragons are a breed that originate in rainforests. They are fun-loving and enjoy lounging on tree branches, eating whatever fruit they find. They are also often found sunning themselves on rocks, using their large wings to soak up the rays. In the summer, males compete for mates by showing off their striped wings and gliding in spirals down the tree trunks. It is said that the larger the wings, the more likely the male will attract a suitable mate.

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.

"Kalamity Class" isn't his real name; the other dragons nicknamed him "Kalamity" when, due to his lack of knowledge of boats but a desire to build one anyway, he constructed a craft with no bottom—he had seen a painting of humans sitting in a rowboat but didn't know there was supposed to be a floor. He stood on the sides of his boat as it slid into the river, and it sank immediately.