Storm-Rider Dragons are a coastal breed—though they can also be found in open plains, preferring the violent thunderstorms that usually occur in such areas. It is not known if the dragons create storms themselves with their electrical capabilities or if they simply magnify existing fronts; no matter the cause Storm-Riders can be seen tumbling through the worst of weather as if it were no more than a light breeze.

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.

While her other Storm-Rider siblings, Thor and Spark, are natural heroes, Voltage tends to be more of an anti-hero. She doesn't really feel satisfied helping others the same way Spark does, nor does she care for lots of attention like Thor. Voltage prefers marching to the beat of her own drum, doing whatever she wants whenever she wants to do it. Given that her parents generally ignore her, that gives her room to do such things. Voltage is a very talented magic user. It has been debated whether or not Storm-Riders can actually influence the weather. Well, Voltage at least can using Lightning Magic. She typically does this whenever she's feeling bored, disappearing from her family home to brew up some chaos and enjoy the show. Ironically, Voltage is the least adept at flying through storms. Not that she can't, she is still a Storm-Rider and her sturdy body allows her to soar through rough weather fine, but, when compared to her siblings, it's clear her skills aren't near as impressive.