Ever since his youth Variel has played knight with some toy armor. As a result from his hands on approach, he moves easier in normal armor than other elves who didn't play along.
At some point in his youth he became aware of Apsu, and since then has favored this god of dragons. Other elves looked down on Variel for his believes, but he was not hindered by this. In fact his devotion to Apsu has been made stronger through these Trials.
Forsaking the use of a shield, and wielding and Elven Curved Blade, Variel believes that he needs to deal with threats swiftly. Often not thinking of dangers as he charges in to help those who cannot help themselves against danger. On the same believe, he asks Apsu to enhance his weapon with divine favor in battle rather than call an celestial mount in times of need.
Variel has met his end to the hands of evil once, but with the help of some old Elven friend, he was reincarnated. With the blessing of Apsu, he came back in the same form, that of an Elf again. This has strengthened his resolve.
