Apprentices - Cartographer (SNS)

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Cartographers do not gain followers-unlike most other classes. However, they often pick up mapmaking apprentices in the course of their business. These apprentices are paid little, but their support aids the cartographer's business, making it easier for him to take on more customers.
A successful cartographer attracts one apprentice for every level he gains after the 4th. These apprentices remain in the cartographer's service until the cartographer gains two levels of experience. At that point, the apprentice becomes a 1st-level journeyman cartographer and strikes out on his own.
After 8th level, the cartographer attracts two apprentices for every level of experience that he gains. Thus, at 9th level, the cartographer gains two additional apprentices. Again, these apprentices are free to leave after the cartographer gains two levels of experience.
At 12th level-and each level thereafter-the cartographer attracts another cartographer of half his experience level (rounded down). Thus, at 15th level, the cartographer attracts a 7th-level cartographer to his studio.
This master apprentice (as he is known) comes to learn from one of the great masters. The master apprentice usually leaves after the master cartographer attains his next level of experience. At that point, the apprentice cartographer gains another level for himself and strikes out on his own.
The master apprentice can choose to remain with his master cartographer if both parties are agreeable. However, if this happens, the master cartographer will not attract any new master apprentices while the current one remains.
Note that the cartographer does not have to settle down and take on apprentices. 
Savvy entrepreneurs will certainly leap at such cheap and eager labor, but not all cartographers were meant to languish behind a desk. Some of these skilled mappers prefer to roam the world, exploring new areas and creating new maps. These mapmakers rarely have time to instruct apprentices, and do not burden themselves with inexperienced students.