1080° Avalanche/Characters

Akari Hayami
Akari has a friendly and outspoken energy. She's likely to appreciate other people's success and support them. Because she's small, she tends to get upset when people are rough with her on the slopes or elsewhere. She has been known to show-up Ricky in the Half-Pipe competition, even though he denies it. Akari's musical preference bends towards pop radio hits, although every now and then you can hear some Ricky-inspired punk coming from her stereo.
 * Age: 19
 * Birthplace: Kobe, Japan.
 * Speed: 5
 * Acceleration: 6
 * Jump: 5
 * Turning: 8
 * Balance: 6

Kemen Vazquez
Kemen is a laid-back kind of a guy. Insults and setbacks don't seem to affect him much. He would rather kick back and chill than get shook up. Expect him to come alive after he wins and do some cool dance moves. To prepare for a big competition, Kemen usually bumps to some fast-paced rap beats to lock his rhythm beforehand.
 * Age: 21
 * Birthplace: Santiago, Chile.
 * Speed: 8
 * Acceleration: 5
 * Jump: 8
 * Turning: 5
 * Balance: 5

Ricky Winterborn
Ricky's into punk and electronica, and he's the one most likely to try to outscore the mountain pro. His rebellious nature leads him to say things that are just as likely to humor as to offend. Ricky's bad-boy attitude has caught Akari's attention, and rumors circulate among those in the know that the two are a romantic item.
 * Age: 18
 * Birthplace: Whistler, BC, Canada.
 * Speed: 6
 * Acceleration: 5
 * Jump: 8
 * Turning: 5
 * Balance: 5

Rob Haywood
Rob is a leader with attitude. he's easily upset when things don't go his way. A good challenge gets his adrenaline pumping, and he won't give up until he sets the bar. Year-round participation in summer and winter extreme sports maintains Rob's bulletproof physique. he likes his mountains like he likes his rock music - big, fast, and dark.
 * Age: 23
 * Birthplace: Seattle WA, USA.
 * Speed: 7
 * Acceleration: 5
 * Jump: 5
 * Turning: 6
 * Balance: 8

Tara Hunter
Tara's hip-hop diva style is all about looking good on the mountain and riding smart with style. She would never show her emotions in public if it would make her look anything other than smooth. It's Tara's first time out with the new crea, so she feels she has to prove herself.
 * Age: 22
 * Birthplace: Groton CT, USA.
 * Speed: 5
 * Acceleration: 8
 * Jump: 5
 * Turning: 6
 * Balance: 6