Abazm

Abazm was a cultural guide and commercial liaison who operated throughout the Dragon Coast during the mid–14 century DR.

"Abazm always knows who's on the road to the Ginger Palace."

- Fowler, to Ruha of the Harpers.

Description
He had greasy hair and dressed in a striped cloak.

Personality
Abazm did not offer up great first impressions, often appearing as shifty and untrustworthy, despite his attempted displays of charm and self-importance. His friendly demeanor was merely a façade as a businessman.

Abilities
Despite his personal shortcomings, Abazm was skilled as a social and commercial middleman.

Relationships
"If the Shou believe you have no trust for me, they will have no trust for you."

- Abazm, to Ruha.

While Abazm had an ongoing working relationship with the Shou royals of the Ginger Palace, he publicly ran afoul of Princess Wei Dao by bringing to her a merchant that sold pearl dust that caused her develop a nasty rash. This was just a superficial gaffe however, as he actually served as Wei Dao's secret messenger, bringing her information for her spies outside the palace.

History
In the, Abazm managed to secure a meeting the novice Harpers agent Ruha, her ally Fowler who posed as her Bedine bodyguard, and the Shou royals of the Ginger Palace.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Veiled Dragon