Wow, I'm behind.
I just made it to the town Bikke is in at Lvl. 4.
Though to note, out of my two fighters, Ava(Rice-ness), and Popa, (Poetically Pathetic), they are the same stat wise on all but 2 areas. Popa has 2 more health, and 1 more luck then Ava. Meaning Popa is superior to Ava. :P
And between Maxx and Ouch, Maxx has more HP, STR, and AGI, and is equal in all other chatagories.
Note all are at Lvl 4, and I will get all the best equipment before fighting Bikke.