Thanks to ikkinthekitsune for pointing the below (italics) out from Varrick’s Enhanced Experience character bio.

Is it too early to think how the current storylines lead back to Republic City?

-Da7e-

Varrick:

• Millionaire shipping magnate from the Southern Water Tribe. He’s a little eccentric, but very charismatic. He spends most of his time traveling the world on his monster yacht and living a fabulous lifestyle. Born a poor seal-hunter’s son, he built his business from a single canoe into a global power. A consummate dealmaker, he’s always looking for angles to expand his business empire. He is currently making a deal with Asami to become Future Industries’ shipping partner. There are rumors that he deals with underworld characters and gangsters if he thinks it will turn a profit, but that has not been verified. (Enhanced Experience)