Brief biographical and personality sketches are given of Mitchell, Salmon, and Riggs along with a few anecdotes illustrating some of their personality traits. Similarities in their development and character are evident. All came from medical families, were burdened by responsibilities early in life and turned towards psychiatry in reaction to blood and suffering. Each had enforced periods of inactivity early in life leading to periods of introspection which may have been an additional factor in developing their psychiatric inclination. They were capable of hard work but were subject to long spells of illness and fatigue. Their hobbies and relaxations were similar. All were empathic and could communicate their understanding dramatically.