Saruman follower

[Smeagollum]

Hi People,

Here in Amsterdam we have a little discusion about Saruman, Follower. Is the card playable next to any Saruman, minion. Can you play him/assign him while a Saruman, minion is on table?

Here we are devided about this issue and I am uncertain about it:
* Saruman is a unique minion
but
* A Follower is not a character, nor is he a minion

Please help!

[Elrohir]

If there is an active Saruman in play, no further Saruman may be played (if it is a follower or not)! Similar situation with Radagast the brown and Radagast, tender of beasts.

[Elessar's Socks]

This falls under the uniqueness rule (doesn't matter if the card types are different). So if either the minion or follower is active and in play, the other can't be played.

[Smeagollum]

Okay thanx! Made it clear! As i said.. I was uncertain about it.