Artemis Entreri

Artemis Entreri was born in Memnon and spent his youth as a thief in Calimport. He has become one of the most accomplished thieves and assassins in all Faerûn, active all over (and under) the Sword Coast North. His determination, iron self-control, and natural agility make this small, wiry man dangerous. Artemis is a swift learner and always in control of himself. He may taunt foes (a favorite tactic), but he never allows his emotions to hamper his cold, efficient professionalism.

Artemis is an expert swordsman and a cunning master of tactics. He kills only when it’s necessary, keeps himself in top physical form, and is always seeking to improve his martial skills. As he travels he learns the latest news and the little details of life everywhere in Faerûn. He can perfectly impersonate a camel driver here and a lifelong native of Baldur’s Gate there. He doesn’t forget faces and names—least of all those of his archenemy, the drow Drizzt Do’Urden (against whom he’s very closely matched).

Artemis is compact, carries not an ounce of fat, and has thick, raven-black hair. Though he prefers to be clean-shaven, he always looks like he needs to shave. Above this heavy growth, his eyes are lifeless. They mirror his empty existence—beyond satisfaction at tasks well done, Artemis seems to derive no pleasure from life.