Saliman of Turbansk is a member of the First Circle of Turbansk and one of the most important Bards in the southern realm of the Suderain, the most powerful of the Seven Kingdoms. He is charismatic and brilliant, a popular and amusing companion. He and Cadvan have been friends since they were young men, and Nelac of Lirigon, Cadvan’s former teacher, was also one of his mentors. Saliman is a gifted healer, but in his youth decided to study the Art of Reading under Nelac and is better known in his birth city as a fearless warrior and captain.