Circle of Friends

The Circle of Friends was a trading cartel active in Neverwinter in the late 14 century DR.

Organization
The Circle of Friends coaster was run by Jon Archen circa 1374 DR. It was one of three major trade cartels granted offices within the Temple of Waukeen following the Shadow War in Neverwinter's Tyr's Eye district.

History
By the, Circle of Friends was known for its stellar reputation. At the time, the coaster was under the leadership of a wealthy Neverwintran nobleman Jon Archen whose son perished in the Shadow War. The Circle of Friends operated under lower profit margins making their methods and prices popular among consumers. Their methods, however, did have some opponents, including certain members of the Church of Waukeen who thought that discounted goods were beneficial to the consumers of Faerûn, but unhealthy for market competition.