The Gypsy

The Gypsy is the person that sent the Stranger on his/her way to claim avatarhood. This means, she is immensely important. She determines by asking seven questions in a K.O.-system, which virtue the Stranger favors the most at the beginning of the travel in Ultima IV, practically managing the character generation.

The Stranger met her in Ultima IV in the woods behind a fair, after getting some assorted stuff from a Moongate. She told him/her that a great adventure waited. Then she used the eight Cards of Virtue to determine which virtue the Stranger favored the most, before sending him/her on the Quest of the Avatar.

The Avatar remembered her in Ultima V and Ultima VI, which managed the character generation. Although there are some disparity in the memory of her.

The Avatar met her in Ultima IX, but many see this as totally un-canon.

Trivia

 * In Ultima IV, the gypsy determines the stats, magic abilities, starting place and starting equipment. Also it determines, which companion can't join the party.
 * In Ultima V and VI, she only determines the stats, magic ability is always the same.
 * In Ultima IX, she determines the stats, mana storage and starting equipment.