Deliver Us from Evil

An aging, overweight packer who bears the heavy load of gear and the money. He grows increasingly strained by the burden and becomes paranoid that the others will steal his share. His fear and physical decline culminate in a death while chasing the group, highlighting how greed and fatigue can precipitate tragedy.

The tough, capable guide who values honesty and is wary of keeping the money. He is loyal to the group but skeptical of greed-driven plans. His resolve is tested as tensions rise, and he ultimately falls to his death on a precarious trail.

The rugged leader who strives to keep the group together and out of danger, sometimes clinging to practicality over principle. He is practical and protective, but his relationship to the money remains morally ambiguous. He dies in the harsh alpine environment, trying to navigate the consequences of the group's choices.

The accountant who proposes a money-laundering scheme, presenting himself as the rational mind of the group. He is calculating and eloquent, using strategy to cope with danger. He survives the ordeal, aided by the shifting loyalties and the eventual need to seek help.

Nick Fleming's aging father, crossable but physically vulnerable; he clings to survival yet lacks the strength to endure the trek. He loses his footing during the crossing and is swept away, becoming a tragic casualty that underscores the peril of the journey.

The son of Arnold, recently divorced and morally resistant to the temptation of the loot. He pairs practicality with a sense of responsibility, helping others and choosing to seek aid rather than abandon his principles. He endures the trial and ultimately works to reach safety.

The parachutist whose escape triggers pursuit and fear among the hikers. His presence catalyzes the conflict surrounding the stolen money, and his fate is sealed early when the group shatters his chance of freedom.