Finder’s Fee

Tepper is a meticulous, morally flexible friend who discovers Avery's winning ticket and must decide whether to keep or reveal it. He schemes to conceal a key card and manipulate the game, balancing loyalty to his friends with personal greed. As the police lockdown closes in, Tepper’s deceptions push the night toward a dangerous breaking point.

Quigley is the sharp-witted, risk-loving voice at the table who reads Tepper and the others through bravado and banter. He distrusts Tepper’s motives and pushes for accountability, even as the circle tightens around them. When Tepper’s ruse threatens the group, Quigley’s resolve becomes a catalyst for confrontation.

Fishman is the boisterous but loyal member who brings humor and a steady presence to the tense dynamics. He participates in the tension and reacts to the unfolding deception with a mix of camaraderie and caution. His reactions help illuminate the fragile trust holding the group together.

Avery is an older, wary man whose calm demeanor masks a fragile financial reality. He explains he supports his family by driving a bus after disability checks fall short, adding a human dimension to the prize’s value. His presence unsettles the room and anchors the moral stakes of the night.

Carla is Tepper's girlfriend and the architect of the scheme; she manipulates the situation from behind the scenes and uses an intercom to steer the action. She reveals she started the plan and ultimately leaves, ending any chance of a clean resolution.

The Real Avery enters the aftermath, revealing the hidden history behind the night’s events and reframing Tepper’s choices. His appearance shifts the stakes from personal greed to accountability and truth.

Bolan recognizes Avery from the fire-safety camp from the past, grounding the night with a memory that humanizes both men. His recognition adds a layer of history and moral texture to the present conflict.