Before you venture off into cursed lands someone has to arm you. In Dark Souls II that job goes to Blacksmith Lenigrast and Maughlin the Armourer. Here’s a look at some of the characters you’ll meet in the game as a human and, if you die, one of the undead.

Blacksmith Lenigrast

Maughlin the Armourer

Lucatiel of Mirrah

Blue Sentinel Targray

Merchant Hag Melentia

Emerald Herald

The Old Lady and Milibeth the Housekeeper