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*
