Special characters are the random encounters you have with people that are white/blue dots that will randomly appear on your mini map. You have to interact with them to unlock them. There are 14 of these however a specific 12 are the ones that are needed to unlock this trophy.
The following 12 are:
Andy Moon
Baygor
Bill Binder
Clinton
Graham (Vinewood Zombie)
Griff
Impotent Rage
Jane
Jesse (Jesus)
Mani
Pamela Drake
PreacherThis video has all 12 plus the other irrelevant 2 that are needed for this trophy
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