Iknik Blackstone Varrick

Iknik Blackstone Varrick is recurring character in the series that is often either an ally or an enemy of Team Avatar.

## Appearance

He is often seen wearing a uniform from the Water Tribe.

## Personality

As one of the wealthiest people in the world, Varrick is used to having his every need catered to.

Since no one is willing to disagree with him, he sometimes comes to believe his own stories, such as when he thought he was levitating, a belief with which everyone went along.

He is also a good judge of character, prepares for any issue well, and can quickly come up with a plan to avoid danger.

However, at times he can also be impulsive, not thinking through all the consequences of his actions, like when he started a rebellion against Unalaq.

This does not mean, however, that he is always incorrect about there being a need for action.

Varrick loves being able to do what he pleases on his own terms, and as such, does not like to date clingy women, even going as far as building a yacht to escape from them.

Varrick has been shown to be rude at times, such as barging in right after Unalaq's speech or rudely interrupting a serious conversation between Korra and Suyin with one of his experiments.

While appearing happy-go-lucky, Varrick hides a sly side as a slick and underhanded businessman.

Varrick's eccentricities also masks his more dubious nature, as a sly and slick businessman who uses underhanded means to get what he wants, even if it means breaking the law.

As such, he is not above being unfettered and charismatic, and is able to orchestrate large scale operations to buy out other companies just to increase his own wealth.

Despite this, Varrick does have redeeming features and a conscience, which he mistakes as being "voices in his head".

He considers hurting others to be beneath him and felt guilty upon realizing that his actions had brought harm to some of his allies.

As a result, he helped Team Avatar, readily aiding them despite there being no monetary benefit, and was adamant about terminating his spirit vine project, wary about the destructive power it held if weaponized.

Varrick was very dependent on Zhu Li, requiring her assistance for many different tasks, such as preparing his tea, scratching an irritable rash or to cater to him within prison.

He frequently uses the phrase, "Do the thing!" to prompt someone to take whatever action is necessary at any given time.

In addition, he mostly relies on his men and associates to do his dirty work, as he rarely participates in any of his planned schemes in order to keep a low profile.

## Skills & Abilities

Varrick is an innovative thinker and aggressive businessman, having been able to expand his company from one canoe to a global network.

As an entrepreneur, Varrick is also keen on identifying and capitalizing on the needs of those around him.

Similarly, he is able to convince others to work for his betterment, essentially having convinced the rebels to incite war against the North in order to benefit his business.

Partly due to his company's technological advances, Varrick is capable of piloting ships and commandeering a yacht.

Varrick is also physically fit, usually ending his brainstorming sessions by performing an elaborate flip off a bar he uses to hang himself upside down.

Varrick is well-disciplined and knowledgeable in various fields of science, having spearheaded several technological advancements.

His breakthroughs include applications of magnetism, such as a high-speed maglev train, and the stabilization of spirit energy, though he later discovered that it was too dangerous for anyone to handle.

He is also good at thinking on his feet, being able to create a makeshift electromagnetic pulse device with the aid of a metal table leg and an electric generator.

Varrick has shown himself to be charismatic, which enables him to talk his way out of many situations as well as entertain people by telling stories.

He is also a master of deception, using the Avatar to help instigate a civil war, rob Asami blind of her assets, and drive a wedge between Mako and Bolin, all the while maintaining sympathy for the South and making a profit from the war.

He is also a master strategist, being able to plan false flag operations that his men or associates would execute at key moments.

It was only by process of elimination that Mako realized Varrick's culpability in the acts of terrorism on Republic City while the masses simply assumed the Northern Tribe was guilty.