samantha.miller1: Five Wits is a character requested by Everyman to accompany him on the pilgrimage. He symbolizes a man's five senses and helps Everyman become more familiar with his surroundings and understanding of the world.

canjuntexasman: Well, It is believed it was based on another Dutch play similar in content, written by a monk. Due to this and it's heavy display of Christian ideology, scholars made these assumptions.