My dream characters, for the most part are very real. Some I can positively identify but others are complete strangers, even though they have very real characteristics and personalities and interact with me in very specific and personal ways. I have read the advice to be wary of them in general as they can detract from lucidity.....do I have that right?

But.....I truly believe that some of them are there with messages and/or lessons for me. They have been created by my subconscious and I suspect that they are made of the stuff of my deep experiences and knowledge. I guess the trick will be to figure out which ones to listen to as they may have what I have come here for.....insight into the deeper me and a balance to carry into my waking dream life.