Gorean society is divided into "Castes". Each profession comprises its own caste, and each caste is ranked according to its particular place in the Gorean society. Castes are hereditary; meaning each person is born into the caste of his or her father. Although the caste system is rather rigid in its requirements, it is possible for a person to"raise" or "lower" his or her caste according to their ability and aptitude. There are three types of people on Gor that do not have a caste: Outlaws Priest-Kings, and slaves. Each caste has a series of beliefs and rules that one must follow when practicing one's profession. These are called the caste's "codes". Each caste's codes are different. Many of the major castes of Gor have there own unique "Caste Color".
Caste of Initiates: First of the High Castes. The supposed representatives of the Priest-Kings. They are responsible for guiding the spiritual life of Goreans though their rituals and prayers to the Priest-Kings. Their white robes, their shaven heads and faces, and their refusal to eat meat or drink alcohol recognize them. Color: White.
Outlaw of Gor pgs 40-41, Priest-Kings of Gor pg 295
Caste of Scribes: Second of the High Castes. They are the scholars, the clerks, teaching, attending to the law and the historians. In their scrolls are almost all of the accounting, records keeping, and writing on Gor. They tend to be studious and serious, with an attention to detail and a passion for knowledge. Color: Blue.
Tribesman of Gor pgs 37-38 & 44, Assassins of Gor pg 208
Caste of Builders: Third of the High Castes. This caste includes architects, engineers, draftsmen, stonemasons, and many others, which concern themselves with the creations of the physical and engineering marvels of Gor. Color: Yellow.
Tarnsman of pg 62
Caste of Physicians: Fourth of the high Castes. This is the caste of those who concern themselves with the healing arts. Surgeons, apothecaries, medical researchers and health practitioners, are all member of this caste. Universally recognized as non-combatants during time of war. Color: Green.
Captive of Gor pgs 92-93
Caste of Warriors: Fifth of the High Castes. This caste includes infantry, tharlarion cavalry, and tarnsmen. They are known to have the strictest set of caste codes on Gor. Members of this caste comprise the military branch of Gorean Government. Although not strictly fitting into the caste system, the fiercely independent Warriors of the Wagon Peoples are generally acknowledged to be numbered among the Caste of Warriors. Color: Scarlet.
Outlaws of Gor pgs 21-22, Magicians of Gor pg 129
Assassins: recognized as having been hired and having accepted gold, by the wearing of a mark, drawing of a black dagger upon their forehead.Color is Black
Assassins of Gor pg 6
Bakers: color is yellow and brown
Nomads of Gor pg 237
Cosmetician: no description given
Assassin of Gor pg 111
Charcoal Makers: concerned with the production of Charcoal for use in Gorean ovens and forges. Color is Black and Grey
Outlaw of Gor pg 27
Cloth Workers: no description given
Tribesman of Gor pgs 49-50
Goat Keepers: no description given
Priest-Kings of Gor pgs 295-295
Leather Workers no description given
Captive of Gor pg 234
Magicians: no description given
Magicians of Gor pg 259
Merchants: sale or trade of merchandise for a profit. Color White and Gold
Nomads of Gor pg 91, Hunters of Gor pg 7
Metal Workers: concerned with the production fo metal items. Color is Steel Grey
Outlaw of Gor pg 113, Assassin of Gor pg 111
Municipal Servants: provide public services to the city or village,such as guards.
Musicians: concerned with the playing of music
Beasts of Gor pg 44
Peasants: regarded as the "Ox on which the Home Stone Rest".
Tarnsman of Gor pg 43, Outlaw of Gor pg 66
Perfumers: color is white and yellow
Marauders of Gor pg 111
Players: not a caste of clan, but tend to group together on their own
Assassin of Gor pg 27, Beasts of Gor pg 44
Poets and Singers: color is aqua and red
Outlaw of Gor pg 103
Pot-Makers: makers of containment vessels. color is Brown and Green
Assassin of Gor pg 10
Saddle-Makers: makers of riding saddles
Outlaw of Gor pg 103
Sailors: color is blue and gold
Slavers: deals in human merchandise. color is Blue and Yellow
Assassin of Gor pg 208,Hunters of Gor pg 7
Sleen Trainers: color is brown and black
Beasts of Gor 78
Tarnkeepers: concerned with the caretaking and training of Tarns. Color is Grey and Green
Tarnsman of Gor pg 132
Theives: known as a Caste only in Port Kar
Assassin of Gor pgs 29 & 96
Torturers: a clan not a caste found among the wagon Peoples. coloro is Purple
Nomads of Gor pgs 9-10
Woodcarriers/Woodsmen concerned with the protecting and managing the vast resource of various forests claimed by a particular city or village. Color is Brown and Black
Outlaw of Gor pg 27, Captive pg 238
