A powerful orator and negotiator, Jarek is the most respected leader of the Tribes, a loose coalition of non-human factions living outside Azorbia, banding for common protection against human hostilities.

Author's Note

He replaced Zargo Bloodhammer, who was going to fulfill the same role. Zargo did manage to stay in Keys of Sealing, though. As for why he was replaced... it was more of a stylistic choice than anything, as the character himself wasn't as important as the role he served.