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One of the most important aspects which Gorean culture and civilization is based upon is that of caste. Simply put, this means that each person is born into a place, or station in life, and knows absolutely their position in the social hierarchy. While it is not impossible to move from one caste to another, it is very uncommon, because the Gorean is not only accepting of his caste, but extremely proud of it, knowing that no matter how menial or exalted it may appear, each of the castes performs a critical function in society and without which that society would be in danger of collapse.

On IRC Gor, many select a caste to claim as thier own. Obviously, on Earth, there is no such caste system in place. We can find, however, analogies for Gor which match our real life positions. For instance: one who works in a retail store might claim to be of the Merchants, while another who is a paramedic will claim to be of the Physicians, or one who is in the military may call the caste of the Warriors his own. The well-known Scribe, Oryx con Lara, is in real life a Wordcrafter, a senior technical and marcom writer, as well as text craftsman and web technician.

All Goreans have a caste, based on birth and profession, except for 1:45-46 four groups:

• Priest-Kings
• Outlaws
• slaves
• Dar-Kosis victims (Gor's version of lepers).

Priest-Kings considered themselves above the caste system, outlaws and slaves are considered beneath the caste system, and Dar-Kosis victims are considered completely outside it. Presumably these unfortunates at one time had a caste, but since contracting the disease have been shunned by their peers.

There are five High Castes: a representative of each sits on the 1:42 Council of each City. There are numerous Lower Castes: the precise ranking between them has never been completely clear and varies not only from City to City, but at various times as well, as one caste might increase in prominence.

In most Cities, the Five High Castes, the Council, elect one person to be Administrator of the City. In war-time, the Council will elect an Ubar, or War-Chief, to lead them. The Ubar (or Ubara if a woman) has absolute dictatorial control of the City. Some cities completely eschew the practice of electing a Ubar. Lara is one of these. The penalty for assuming such a title in Lara is swift and sure: Death by slicing.

Here follows a short list of the Gorean castes, the colors which are associated with each, and the comparative social ranking. Where noted, some castes have individual pages within the Laran Scrolls; and many entries are cross-referenced to their entry in GLUEDOG, The Greater Laran Unabridged Encyclopedia & Dictionary Of Gor

Note that this list is by no means inclusive, nor are the ranks a wholly accurate listing. There are many more castes, and the only ones generally accepted as the listed ranking are that the Assassins are the top ranked Lower Caste (due in large part to fear which is associated with them) followed by the Slavers and and the Merchants. The Peasants are considered the lowest ranked caste, a fact which they are inordinately proud of, as they consider themselves to be "Ox upon which the Homestone rests", knowing full well that without them, Gorean society would collapse.

Understand that these castes and their social rankings are a matter of great import to the Gorean, frequently the centerpiece for political activism or intrigue as one caste strives for prominence over another, or a sub-group within a caste agitates for its recognition as an independant caste, able to make its own rules and guidelines. In this latter case, usually the primary controlling group within a caste does not wish to let the sub-group leave, simply because the more people it governs, the more powerful and prestigious the caste is (the exception to this is that of the largest caste, the Peasants).

   

THE HIGH CASTES
Caste of Initiates “” “” To the Laran Scrolls article on Initiates These tiers shared the color of that portion of the wall behind them, the caste colors. The tier nearest the floor, which denoted some preferential status, the white tier, was occupied by the Initiates, Interpreters of the Will of the Priest Kings. In order, the ascending tiers; blue, yellow, green and red were occupied by representatives of the Scribes, Builders, Physicians, and Warriors. Book 1, Tarnsman: pg 6 [C] Religious matters on this world tend to be rather carefully guarded by the Caste of Initiates, who allow members of other castes little participation in their sacrifices and ceremonies. I was given some prayers to the Priest-Kings to memorize, but they were in Old Gorean, a language cultivated by the Initiates but not spoken generally on the planet, and I never bothered to learn them. To my delight, I learned that Torm, whose memory was phenomenal, had forgotten them years ago. I sensed that a certain distrust existed between the Caste of Scribes and the Caste of Initiates. Book 1, Tarnsman: pg 40 [C] An adult Initiate, in his flowing white robe, carried the staff surmounted with the golden circle, a figure with neither beginning nor end, the symbol of Priest-Kings. He was followed by some ten or so Initiates, in double file. It was these who were chanting. A free woman drew back her robes, hastily, frightened, lest they touch an Initiate. It is forbidden for Initiates to touch women, and, of course, for women to touch them. Initiates also avoid meat and beans. A good deal of time, I gather, is devoted to sacrifices, services, chants, prayers, and the perusal of mystic lore. By means of the study of mathematics they attempt to purify themselves. Book 25, Magicians: pg 17 [b] Four times a year, correlated with the solstices and equinoxes, there are fairs held in the plains below the mountains, presided over by committees of Initiates... Book 2, Outlaw: pg 33 [b]				First of the High Castes. The supposed representatives of the Priest-Kings in Gorean society. Responsible for guiding the spiritual life of Goreans through their rituals and prayers to the Priest-Kings. Recognised by white robes, shaven heads and faces, and refusal to eat meat, beans, or imbibe alcohol. Required by caste codes to refuse to touch women, and women are forbidden to touch them. Tend to be learned and well-read, study mathematics for self-purification. A certain distrust between them and Scribes. No known subcastes.
Caste of Scribes  “” To the Laran Scrolls article on Scribes The Scribes, of course, are the scholars and clerks of Gor, and there are divisions and rankings within the group, from simple copiers to the savants of the city. Book 1, Tarnsman: pg 44 [C] Many castes, incidentally, have branches and divisions. Lawyers and Scholars, for example, and Record Keepers, Teachers, Clerks, Historians and Accountants are all Scribes. Book 5, Assassin: pg 118 [b] Geographers and cartographers, of course, are members of the Scribes. Book 13, Explorers: pg 213 [tLi] And Shaba had moved in secrecy.... The men with him, I suspected, or most of them, were members of his own caste, geographers of the scribes, perhaps, but men inured to hardships, perhaps men who had been with him in his explorations of Ushindi and Ngao, men he trusted and upon whom he could count in desperate situations, caste brothers. Book 13, Explorers: pg 251 [tLi]				Second of the High Castes. Scholars of Gorean society, writers and historians. In their keeping is almost all of the accounting, record-keeping, and writing upon Gor. Tend to be serious and studious, with an attention to detail and a passion for knowledge. Their caste color is Blue. Subcastes include Magistrates, Scholars, Record Keepers, Teachers, Clerks, Historians, Accountants, and Explorer/Mapmakers, and according to some, the Litigators.
	Explorer/Mapmakers			Responsible for collecting and disseminating geographical and sociological information, as well as being the diplomatic corps for their City. Sometimes known as the "militant" arm of the Scribes, but no Explorer/Mapmaker will admit that. Reputed to perform "black" or undercover operations of various types for their Cities.
	Magistrates			Ajudicate and decide matters of litigation in both crimes and torts. May be the only subcaste to get along with the Litigators, and even then it's usually an advisarial relationship.
	Scholars			Collect, research, and teach knowledge for knowledge sake. Tend to be absent-minded, though can get very passionate about obscure points of research.
	Teachers			Involved in teaching of all levels of general Gorean Knowledge (especially the Gorean language, both written and spoken) and educating youth
	Record keepers			Responsible for maintaining City records of property ownership and bloodlines. Often record sales and debt settlements for Merchants, although the financial (numerical) records are handled by the accoutants. Called upon to be Official Witnesses.
	Clerks			Responsible for recording protocols of meetings, for writing corespondance, copying scrolls, and teching penmenship. Many consider other Scribe sub-castes' handwriting an offense to civilization.
	Historians			Responsible for maintaining historical records, and teaching the local City-approved version of Gorean History. May not be able to tell the difference; scions of Gorean "doublethink", knowing one thing but thinking (and saying) another. Also called upon for official testamony, though few believe them when acting in this capacity.
	Accountants			Maintain bookkeeping records and accounts, and are the repository for the arcane knowledge of double-entry accounting and multiple ledger records.
	Litigators			Present cases to Magistrates, and argue for and against the litigants. Many believe that Litigators are also a subcaste of the Scribes, although in some cities (Lara, for instance), Litigators wear the Black of Assassins. And are as well loved.
Caste of Builders “” “” The Gorean, having little idea of progress in our sense, takes great care in his building and workmanship. What he builds he expects men to use until the storms of time have worn it to dust. Yet this road, for all the loving craft of the Caste of Builders which had been lavished upon it, was only an unpretentious, subsidiary road, hardly wide enough for two carts to pass. Indeed, even the main roads to Ko-ro-ba were a far cry from the great highways that led to and from a metropolis like Ar. Book 2, OutLaw: pg 14 [b] In the streets of Tharna shortly after the end of the revolt the caste colours of Gor began to appear openly in the garments of the citizens. The marvelous glazing substances of the Caste of Builders, long prohibited as frivolous and expensive, began to appear on the walls of the cylinders, even on the walls of the city itself. Graveled streets are now being paved with blocks of coloured stone set in patterns to delight the eye. The wood of the great gate has been polished and its brass burnished New paint blazes upon the bridges. Book 2, OutLaw: pg 211 [b] The new Administrator of Ar was a man named Minus Tentius Hinrabius, an unimportant man except for being of the Hinrabian family, prominent among the Builders, having the major holdings in the vast, walled Hinrabian kilns, where much of Ar's brick is produced. Book 5, Assassin: pg 9 [b] For example, a woman in the Metalworkers does not, commonly, work at the forge, nor is a woman of the Builders likely to be found supervising the construction of fortifications. Book 14, Fighting Slave: pg 210 [b] Inside, the tunnel, though dim, was not altogether dark, being lit by domelike, wire-protected energy bulbs, spaced in pairs every hundred yards or so. These bulbs, invented more than a century ago by the Caste of Builders, produce a clear, soft light for years without replacement." Book 1, Tarnsman: pg 197 [b] To the Laran Scrolls article on Builders				Third of the High Castes. This caste includes architects, engineers, draftsmen, stonemasons, and many other professions which concern themselves with the creation of the physical and engineering marvels of Gor. Also among the caste of Builders are the inventors and technicians who develop such works. Their caste color is Yellow.
	Architects			Design buildings and direct their erection
	Engineers			Maintain various technologies permited by the Priest-Kings; assist Warriors in constructing siege engines
	Draftsmen			Record building plans and engineering schema; possess the unique and valued skill of being able to put heir caste-brothers' ideas and dreams down on scroll and ink.
	Stonemasons			Responsible for working with stone and brick, stonecarving, and heavy construction
	Inventors and Technicians			Deveop new technologies and engineering techniques; often have a short life expectancy due to sudden death by Blue Flame
Caste of Physicians To the Laran Scrolls article on Healers				Fourth of the High Castes. This is the caste of those who concern themselves with the healing arts. Universally recognized as non-combatants during time of war. Their caste color is Green.
	Surgeons			Medical practitioners who specialize in surgical procedures
	Apothecaries			Those who prepare the various drugs and medicinal preparations used throughout Gor
	Surgeons			Medical practitioners who specialize in surgical procedures
	Medical Researchers			A more scholarly sub-caste of the Physicians, the Medical Researchers concern themselves with finding new methods and materials for promoting and prolonging health. Also work in slave breeding programs.
Caste of Warriors To the Laran Scrolls article on Warriors				Fifth and lowest of the High Castes. They are known to have one of the strictest sets of caste codes in use on Gor. Members of this caste comprise the military branch of Gorean government. Their caste color is Scarlet.
	Tarnsmen			Elite units who fly the giant Gorean birds of prey, the tarns, and serve as an air-force of Gor
	Infantry			General foot soldiers
	Tharlarion Cavalry			Specialized forces who ride the fearsome tharlarion into battle
THE LOW CASTES
Caste of Assassins “” You will see the black banner of the Caste of Assassins Book 1, Tarnsman: page 175 [tLi] ...for he wore on his forehead, small and fine, the sign of the dagger. When he of the Caste of Assassins has been paid in gold and has received his charge, he affixes on his forehead that sign, that he may enter whatever city he pleases, that none may interfere with his work. Book 5, Assassin: pg 7 [C] To the Laran Scrolls article on Assassins				Comprised of those who kill strictly for pay; once evident throughout Gor, their existence has long been suppressed, though still appear occasionally. Refuse to use poison to dispatch their enemies (considered the mark of an amateur) and required by their caste codes to renounce all ties of friendship and family. claim no Home Stone. Almost universally despised and feared by other castes. Caste color is black.
Caste of Merchants				Very broad caste, and contains literally hundreds of sub-castes. Concerned with the sale and trade of merchandise for profit. There are almost as many sub-castes of the Merchant caste as there are products to be sold; a few notable ones include the Slavers and the Spice Merchants. The caste colors of the caste of Merchants are White and Gold.
	Caste of Slavers			The sub-caste of the Merchants, one who deals in human merchandise; their caste colors are Blue and Yellow.
	Caste of Moneylenders			An additional sub-caste of the Merchants; these are those who engage in the trade and speculation of money for a profit, and the only product they handle is money. They are the bankers of Gor.
	Caste of Spice Merchants			Those who trade among Cities in the rich spectrum of spices
Caste of Bakers “” I stayed for four days in the rooms above the shop of Dina of Turia, there I dyed my hair black and exchanged the robes of the merchant for the yellow and brown tunic of the Bakers to which caste her father and two brothers had belonged. Book 4, Nomads: pg 237 [C]				Another very broad caste, which consists of hundreds of sub-castes. Generally, those who are members of this caste are those who prepare sa-tarna, or vegetarian food, in any of a hundred thousand forms.
Caste of Butchers				This caste, in conjunction with the caste of Bakers, is responsible for maintaining the majority of the Gorean industries involved with food service. This caste and its many sub-castes concern themselves with the acquisition and preparation of sa-tassna, all forms of edible Gorean meat.
C aste o f W inemakers ( Vintners ) “” "Game!" I heard, an answering cry, and a fat fellow, of the Caste of Vintners, puffing and bright eyed, wearing a white tunic with a representation in green cloth of leaves about the collar and down the sleeves of the garment, stepped forth from a doorway. Book 5, Assassin: pg 29 [C]				This caste concerns itself the professional production of most fruit based Gorean alcohol. Caste colors are white with green leaves.
Caste of Brewers				This caste concerns itself with the production of most grain based Gorean alcohol.
Caste of Sailors				This caste includes several dozen sub-castes, each with its own specialty. Caste colors are Blue and Gold
	Caste of Bargemen			A sub-caste of the caste of Sailors, propel and steer the great river barges upon the freshwater waterways of Gor.
	Caste of Cartius bargemen “” These barges, constructed of layered timbers of Ka-la-na wood, are towed by teams of river tharlarion, domesticated, vast, herbivorous, web-footed lizards raised and driven by the Cartius bargemen, fathers and sons, interrelated clans, claiming the status of a caste for themselves. Book 4, Nomads: pg 3 (footnote) [b]			Specialized sub-caste of Sailors who ply the Cartuius river, these are fathers and sons, interrelated clans, claiming the status of a caste for themselves.
	Caste of Fishermen			A sub-caste of the caste of Sailors, they harvest the vast variety of Gorean aquatic life for human consumption. There are additional sub-castes of this caste, including the Castes of River Fishermen and the caste of Thassa Fishermen. The caste of Net Makers, an artisan caste, is often considered a sub-caste of the caste of Fishermen.
	F	Caste of River Fishermen		A sub-caste of the caste of Fishermen, specializing in taking fish from the great freshwater rivers of Gor
	F	Caste of Thassa Fishermen		A sub-caste of the caste of Fishermen, who ply their trade on the open seas of Thassa
	F	Caste of Net Makers		A sub-caste of the caste of Fishermen who produce the nets used in both Thass and River fisheries
The Caste of Artisans				This is a very broad caste which includes hundreds of sub-castes. Since any production of hand-made goods, no matter its use, is considered by the typical Gorean to be a work of art, this caste is very broad indeed.
	Caste of Metal Workers			A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. They are concerned with the production of most metal items fabricated upon Gor. Commonly, members of all sub-castes of the Metal Workers keep their hair clipped short, due to the hot and sweaty nature of their trade. Their caste color is Steel Gray.
		Caste of Swordmakers		A sub-caste of the caste of Metal Workers specializing in making swords
		Caste of Armorers		A sub-caste of the caste of Metal Workers experts in personal body-armor and mail
		Caste of Smiths		A sub-caste of the caste of Metal Workers working in forged iron and steel
	Caste of Cloth Workers “” The Carders and Dyers, incidentally, are sub castes separate from the Weavers. All are sub castes of the Rug Makers, which itself, interestingly, perhaps surprisingly, is accounted generally as a sub caste of the Cloth Workers. Rug Makers themselves, however usually regard themselves in their various sub castes, as being independent of the Cloth Workers. A rug maker would not care to be confused with a maker of caftans, turbans, or djellabas. Book 10, Tribesmen: pg 50 [C]			A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. Concerned with the professional production of textiles for the garment industry.
	CW	Caste of Dress Makers		A sub-caste of the caste of Cloth Workers which produces female garmenture.
	CW	Caste of Caftan Makers		A sub-caste of the caste of Cloth Workers which specializes in making caftans
	CW	Caste of Turban Makers		A sub-caste of the caste of Cloth Workers which manufacturers turbans
	CW	Caste of Djellaba Makers		A sub-caste of the caste of Cloth Workers which produces djellabas
	CW	Caste of Rug Makers		A sub-caste of the caste of Cloth Workers which makes rugs and tapestries.
	CW	RM	Caste of Dyers	A sub-caste of the Rug Makers of the caste of Cloth Workers which deals with dying cloth. They are also the chemists of Gor, producing inorganic poisons and certain other materials permitted by the Priest Kings
	CW	RM	Caste of Weavers	A sub-caste of the Rug Makers of the Caste of Cloth Workers
	CW	RM	Caste of Carders	A sub-caste of the caste of the Rug Makers of the Cloth Workers responsible for the processing of raw wool into yarn.
	CW	Caste of Bleachers “” its libraries, its records and files; its cubicles for Smiths, Bakers, Cosmeticians, Bleachers, Dyers, Weavers, and Leather Workers. Book 5, Assassin: pg 111 [C]		A sub-caste of the caste of Cloth Workers
	Caste of Ropemakers			A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. Produces rope, binding fiber, thread and cordage of all types.
	Catapault Corders			Specialists in producing and fastening cords of siege engines, usually made from human hair
	Caste of Leather Workers			A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. Concerned with the fabrication of various leather goods from animal hides of all types.
	Caste of Poets			Oddly enough, considered to be a sub-caste not of the Entertainers, but of the caste of Artisans. This is probably because Goreans view the creation of a poem to be no different from the fabrication of any other, physical, work of art. This Caste is outlawed in Tharna. Caste colors are not specified. * Thanks to Midnight, Renegade Poet of Port Kar, Voodoo Gor
	C a s t e   o f   P l a y e r s			Those who have dedicated their lives to the furtherance of the Gorean game of Kaissa ;. A rare caste, but one which is found and supported in almost any city. A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans, because most Goreans consider the playing of Kaissa to be an art form. Granted blanket immunity to prosecution and slavery wear distinctive hooded robes in their caste colors. Caste colors: Checkered, Red and Yellow.
	Cosmeticians			Those who work in the production and application of various cosmetics
	Caste/clan of Torturers “” The Wagon Peoples, of all those on Gor that I know, are the only ones that have a clan of torturers, trained as carefully as scribes or physicians, in the arts of detaining life. Book 4, Nomads: pg 9 [tLi]			(Wagon Peoples): Not a common Gorean caste, found only among the Wagon People of the far south. Considered to be a sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. One must therefore suppose that those of the Wagon Peoples consider the application of Torture to be an art form. They have no caste "colors" as such, but always wear a hood, removed only when the sentence is death, so that only the condemned have seen what lies beneath it.
	Clan of Scarers “” "When I have time," said Harold, "I will call one from the Clan of Scarers and have the scar affixed. It will make me look even more handsome." Book 4, Nomads: pg 274 [C]			(Wagon Peoples): Those whose job it is to place the scars upon the Warriors of the Wagon People, when called upon.
	Caste of Saddle Makers			A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. They produce the saddlery, harness and tack used to manage all of the various riding and draft beasts of Gor. Commonly regarded as one of the lowest castes. Their caste color is Tan.
	Caste of Pot Makers			A sub-caste of the caste of Artisans. They are involved in the production of containment vessels. Commonly regarded as one of the lowest castes. Their caste colors are Brown and Green.
Caste of Municipal Servants				A large caste category which contains many specific sub-castes, all concerned with providing various public services to the inhabitants of a particular city or village. Their caste color is Gray.
	Guardsmen			A sub-caste of the caste of Municipal Servants. This caste is responsible for patrolling the city or village streets, arresting those who violate local ordinances and laws, and insuring the general well-being of the citizenry. Gorean equivalent of a police force. Have no caste colors, and typically wear uniforms provided them by the city or village in which they work
	C a s t e   o f   L a m p l i g h t e r s			A sub-caste of the caste of Municipal Servants.This caste concerns itself with lighting the tharlarion oil lamps used to provide illumination to the city streets. Caste colors are striped green white and red.
	Caste of Waste Collectors			A sub-caste of the caste of Municipal Servants. This caste concerns itself with the management of collecting the assorted garbage and waste by-products stored in local waste bins and, in conjunction with the caste of Drovers, seeing that it is properly disposed of in carnaria (waste pits) located beyond the city limits.
Caste of Animal Handlers				A large caste category which contains many specific sub-castes, all concerned with the use and care of domestic animals in use upon Gor.
	Caste of Tarn Handlers			A sub-caste of the caste of Animal Handlers. This caste concerns itself with the care, feeding and training of the Gorean tarn, the fierce winged saddle-bird of Gor. Caste colors are Grey and Green.
	Caste of Sleen Trainers			A sub-caste of the caste of Animal Handlers, this caste concerns itself with the care, feeding and training of the Gorean Sleen, the six-legged furred hunting reptile of Gor. Caste colors are black and brown.
	Caste of Vart Trainers			This caste, a sub-caste of the caste of Animal Handlers, is exclusive to the island Ubarate of Tyros. Members of this caste concern themselves with the care, feeding and training of the Gorean vart, a bat-like creature in use upon Tyros, often trained and used as a weapon.
	Caste of Drovers			A sub-caste of the caste of Animal Handlers. This caste concerns itself with the care and feeding of the various draft animals in use upon Gor, as well as the task of using wagons drawn by such creatures to ship goods from city to city.
	Caste of Goat-Keepers			A sub-caste of the caste of Animal Handlers, this caste concerns itself with the care and maintenance of herds of goats and other animals such as the woolly Gorean hurt.
Caste of Woodsmen				A large caste category which contains many specific sub-castes, all concerned with protecting and managing the vast resources of various Gorean forests claimed by a particular city or village. They are experts in various forms of woodcraft and are the forest hunters, forest marshals, and forest trackers of Gor. Caste Colors are Brown and Black.
	Caste of Wood Carriers “” His stature and burden proclaimed him a member of the Caste of Carriers of Wood, or Woodsmen, that Gorean caste which, with the caste of Charcoal Makers, provides most of the common fuel for the Gorean cities. Books 2, Outlaw: pg 27 [C]			A sub-caste of the caste of Woodsmen, this caste concerns itself with the harvesting and transportation of the trees of the Gorean forests and tree farms.
	Caste of Foresters			A sub-caste of the caste of Woodsmen, this caste cares for the Gorean tree farms, and for the vast ranges of Gorean hardwood forests. Caste colors are Brown and Green
	Caste of Charcoal Makers “” His stature and burden proclaimed him a member of the Caste of Carriers of Wood, or Woodsmen, that Gorean caste which, with the caste of Charcoal Makers, provides most of the common fuel for the Gorean cities. Books 2, Outlaw: pg 27 [C]			This caste concerns itself with the production of charcoal for use in Gorean forges and ovens.
Caste of Oil Makers				This caste works with the production of various oils and unguents, raw material for Perfumers and Apothecaries Caste colors are Black and Grey.
Caste of Perfumers				This caste concerns itself with the production of various types of scented perfumes, used for purposes of esthetic appeal. Often works in conjunction with the caste of Oil Makers to produce scented oils and such. Also works with the caste of Charcoal Makers and the caste of Spice Merchants to create incense.
Caste of Entertainers				A large caste category which contains many specific sub-castes, all concerned with providing entertainment to other members of Gorean society.
	Caste of Singers			A sub-caste of the caste of Entertainers. Often working in conjunction with the caste of Poets, this caste performs verbal entertainments set to music. Colors: Aqua and Red.
	Caste of Musicians “” Lastly it might be mentioned, thinking it is of some interest, musicians on Gor are never enslaved; they may, of course, be exiled, tortured, slain and such; it is said, perhaps truly, that he who makes music must, like the tarn and the Vosk gull, be free. Book 4, Nomads: pg 154 [tLi]			A sub-caste of the caste of Entertainers. Often working in conjunction with the caste of Singers, this caste provides and performs instrumental musical works, as well as accompaniment for those of the caste of Singers. Czehar players have the most prestige, followed by the flutists and the players of the kalika. The players of the drums come next, and the farthest fellow down the list is the man who keeps the bag of miscellaneous instruments, playing them and parceling them out to others as needed. Musicians are never enslaved, but they may be exiled, tortured, or slain. It is said, that he who makes music must, like the tarn and the Vosk gull, be free.
Caste of Thieves Ψ				This caste is comprised of those who make their living by stealing, robbery, picking pockets, etc.; the caste of Thieves is exclusive to the city of Port Kar. They have no recognizable caste colors, but can be indentified by a tiny, three-pronged black tattoo on their cheekbone, which is their caste marking.
Caste of Rence-Growers				A slightly higher caste than the caste of Peasants, this is the caste of those who dwell in the various marshes and swamps of Gor, and who harvest Rence (similar to Urthan rice). They reside on great floating man-made islands amidst the marshes and are highly territorial and secretive. Known for their adoption and usage of the "Peasant Bow" in combat.
Caste of Peasants				Lowest & most common caste, doing maintenance, planting and harvesting of vast lands surrounding most cities divided into plots and set aside for farming. The free farmers of Gor; though a Low caste they refered to as "the Ox on Which the Home Stone Rests" due to their vital role. Have rather strict caste codes, and are masters of several forms of distinctive peasant weaponry. Caste color is Brown.

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