Azumi Hayashi

Kazuko's childhood friend from her time in Sui-No-Sato. The two reunited due to complete coincidence in the markets of Limsa Lominsa, where Kazuko was rushed to get some food. It was after she re-introduced herself that Azumi remembered, and the two spent time catching up, both at the Drowning Wench, and at her home in Ishgard, where Kazuko temporarily spent the night. The favor was returned when Kazuko fell ill, allowing Azumi to stay in one of the guest rooms at the estate she was in, as well as visit her, when she isn't spending time with her betrothed. Is part dragon (and it shows), has an egg due to hatch, and wasn't originally from Sui-No-Sato. She actually was from Doma, and was taken in by Kojin after her parents passed thanks to the war, and let Kazuko know about how Sui-No-Sato was opening up. In addition, she was present for a couple recent incidents, and is going to help Kazuko get into Sharlayan via her own connections from learning the art of the Sage. Kazuko vowed to protect her from rogue Temple Knights, and Azumi vowed to protect Kazuko from anti-Garlean dissenters in Ul'dah. In addition, the two now are adventuring partners. She's also assisted Kazuko medically, and reassured her that she just needs to find her niche in battle. She now has a dragonic ally in Ormr, taught Kazuko how to use her battlestaff like a lance, and examined Kazuko for her final exam for that term at the Studium, putting her in the spotlight to hopefully get the help she needs. In addition, she allowed Kazuko to utilize some of her resources to regain some of her missing memories-and comforted her through the realization, while remaining her adventuring partner and assisting her upon her falling ill once more-to the point that she was part of the medical team for the first few turns of the sun of Kaz's admission, becoming a visitor afterwards. However she picked up that role again with Dr. Blossom. After Kazuko's discharge, she was happy to escort Kazuko from Ishgard to Idyllshire. After the second incident, it was revealed that Azumi is now a growing dragonet that can turn into her mortal appearance. She also assisted Kazuko during her surgery recovery.