Vartans are known mostly for their love of shiny things, their distaste in magic and magic users, and their strength. They are probably the most powerful flying race on Sinai and are coveted as crewmembers for Airships and as guards. Typically, Vartans do not hold any type of high standing jobs such as craftsmen or nobles, although there's always a few exceptions to the rule. You will usually find Vartans employed as heavy labourers and other 'muscle' jobs. They are usually quite dilligent and honest in their labours... and can be bribed to work for less money than most with the offer of a few cheap shiny bits of junk.

Vartans come in a myraid of colors, ranging from white to tawny gold to red and blue. They can be solid in their coloration, or splotchy... or even striped or spotted, black feathers are fairly rare.