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Greg is a scheming, anxious colleague who will do anything to protect his job. He plays to the room with theatrics, including a sumo-themed fatsuit, to gain leverage and control outcomes. His mix of insecurity and manipulation drives a web of schemes and half-truths as the envelope with the list becomes the focal point of the night.

Roger is the newly promoted boss, charming and self-assured, yet not immune to insecurity when the prospect of layoffs looms. He arrives without an outfit, relying on wit and social presence, and he uses the envelope to test loyalties. His dance with Connie and his later revelations reveal a man navigating power, pride, and vulnerability.

Fran is Greg's partner, dressed as Britney Spears, confident and perceptive, yet drawn into the mounting tension around the envelope and potential layoffs. She vocalizes emotion through song, ultimately confronting Greg and Connie and bearing the weight of the fallout. Her reactions anchor the emotional core of the group’s upheaval.

Duane arrives flamboyantly dressed as Michael Jackson and inflames the evening with chaotic energy, leading the pill roulette that tests the group’s boundaries. He playfully teases Janet and later helps reveal the truth about the so-called pills. His showmanship keeps the pace brisk and unpredictable.

Janet is Roger's assistant who is deaf, using lip-reading as her signature skill to navigate conversations and misunderstandings. She quietly witnesses the scheming while communicating through sound and text, adding a layer of misdirection and clarity at crucial moments. Her presence highlights themes of communication and perception.

Connie is Greg's ally and rival at once, arriving in a provocative appearance and sharing a charged kiss with Greg. She engages in the power play surrounding the envelope and the potential firing, often masking true intentions with wit and flirtation. Her actions contribute to the conflict and the ultimate fallout of the night.