The free woman of the Gorean world were women viewed with honour, usually protected by the men of her City. They were the mothers and sisters of these men. The man of Gor would not normally breed with his slaves, the free women of Gor therefore becoming priceless, she being able to provide him with a family. In the rare event of a slave pregancy, the child becomes enslaved at birth, although in a small number of cases the slave will be released long enough to bear her child.

The Gorean view of the free woman is one of a lofty proud female, often classed as frigid and cold. The truth behind this being that the free woman sees herself as above a sexual relationship. She will spend the night with her FC if joined (see Free Companionships) and she will enjoy sexual gratification, but she will pride herself on the fact her enjoyment is not the writhing orgasm achieved by a slave girl.

She is the natural submissive of her male counterpart, aware that she remains free at his whim, despite the fact she has the "protection" of her Home Stone behind her. The free woman is seldom found travelling alone or unescorted, this being considered a dangerous move. Bearing in mind that she is such easy prey to men is the second reason that she will surpress her womanhood and don her veils and robes of concealment. It is well documented that the free woman who has felt the touch of a man, a Master, and who still remains free, will walk the walls of her City alone, often in the hope a young tarnsman will try his luck and capture her from the bridges, carrying her off and claiming her as his own.