Tradeskill questions

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I am thinking of trying to max a tradeskill character, and have a few questions that some may be able to answer.

What is the most lucrative of the tradeskills?

What race can level tailoring fastest? I realize some races have cultural recipes available, so would it be better to go with a halfling for tailoring then? Or perhaps a Wood elf?

What race can level blacksmithing fastest? What cultural blacksmithing is most lucrative? (I am guessing it would be best to pick dwarf/high elf/dark elf for cultural armors.)

Thanks!