David Trimble: More enemies than friends Nobel peace prize winner and First Minister he may be - but David Trimble's enemies cross the political divide.

		John Hume: Midwife to the peace process John Hume has taken his share of knocks along the way - but the current peace process is widely regarded as largely his creation.

		Mo Mowlam: London's eternal optimist Mo Mowlam has brought a style to the job of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland unlike anyone who has held the job before.

		Gerry Adams: Between war and peace Gerry Adams is the most visible face of the republican movement - despised by his enemies, but a respected leader in his own community.

		Ian Paisley: Ulster's No man Ian Paisley made 'Ulster says No' the cornerstone of his political beliefs - resisting anything he feared might advance a united Ireland.

		John de Chastelain: Arms and the man Canadian General John de Chastelain has been at the heart of negotiations over arms decommissioning in Northern Ireland.

		Mallon: Calling a spade a spade Seamus Mallon is a rare breed of Northern Ireland politician - respected by many unionist opponents as a blunt speaking nationalist.

		David Ervine: Leaving the past behind Former paramilitary turned politician, David Ervine has been a voice of moderation among hardline loyalist groups in Northern Ireland.

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