Peak by Roland Smith Characters

William Blade

*Famous actor who attempts to climb Mount Everest*

Sun-Jo

*Free Tibetan that Peak becomes close to in novel* Zopa's grandson summits Mount Everest *traits:* bright/wise, mature introversive/independent

Dietrich

*German climber who wishes to reach the summit, despite many of his fellow climbers dying*

George

*Gets into fist fight with Josh/threatens to sue him* minor character

The Judge

*Handles Peak's trial* *traits:* tough

Josh

*Head of Peak experience/experienced climber* Peak's biological father does not have a close relationship with peak cares about company/clients *traits:* self-centered, secretive

Captain Shek

*Head soldier of Mount Everest for Chinese* watches for illegal climbers/activity *traits:* firm/vigorous

Chef Pierre

*Holly's personal chef*

Ralph

*Holly's personal masseuse* later moves to William Spade's tent

Peak

*Main character in novel* attempts to reach Everest summit cares about his family wants to build better relationship w/ biological father Josh *traits:* gallant/daring, strong-willed, cautious

Zopa

*Monk who mentors Peak/Sun-Jo to reach the summit* Sun-Jo's grandfather former mountain climber *traits:* wise, cagey/secretive

Traci

*One of Peak's attorneys* helps Peak during pretrial *Ex:* "Don't say one word unless I tell you. Act remorseful." *remorseful: to be sorry/ashamed

Doctor (Leah) Krieger

*PEAK Experiences Doctor*

Vincent

*Peak's English teacher/mentor at Greene Street School (GSS)* *traits:* wise, inspiring

Teri

*Peak's mother* stopped climbing after a climbing accident fell of a wall/broke her back cares about her children (specifically Peak) *traits:* protective/cautious, loving

Rolf

*Peak's stepfather* attached to Peak is an attorney for a living *traits:* social

Paula & Patrice

*Peak's younger twin sisters* also called "the two pea's" or "the peas" *traits:* energetic, caring

Gulu

*Porter from Sun-Jo's village* tries to hide Sun-Jo from Captain Shek

Holly

*Reporter who followed Peak up to Everest* befriends Peak realizes mountain climbing is not for her/ goes home sets up interview w/ Peak after summit attempt *traits:*extroversive, loud, demanding

Yogi & Yash

*Sherpa brothers who help Peak and Sun-Jo climb up Everest* *traits:* willing, adventurous

Ki-Tar Sherpa

*Sun-Jo's deceased father* saved Josh's life

Francis

*climber trying to reach the summit*

Thaddeus

*lawyer who is fluent in Chinese* Josh's business partner

JR

*main camera man for Holly* covers Peak's story/climb

Jack

*member of film crew*

Will

*member of film crew*

Sparky

*meteorologist at PEAK Experience*