Addison is the host of the New Year’s party, and she was incredibly excited. This has been a particularly stressful year for her, and Addison was excited about the chance for a fresh start. She works as a business executive but was strongly considering shifting to a new career path… and the new year could be her chance.

John is a singer. So far, he hasn’t found much success, though, and most of his gigs are local. John really enjoys his job, though, and he is a talented musician. John is considering getting another job just to help pay the bills, although that would be a last resort. He is still trying to find other options, and he might have a gig lined up that would help jump start his career.

Paul is a scientist, and he does research. He works for a private company after a very long time working for the government, and Paul knows quite a few secrets. He had to sign an NDA and legally isn’t allowed to share them… but Paul doesn’t always believe that following the law is the right thing to do.

Sara is a journalist. She works for the local newspaper, although she also has worked for several national papers in the past. She is very hardworking and is willing to do almost anything for a story, which has gotten her into quite a bit of trouble in the past. However, Sara is highly respected in the industry and is seen as a great reporter, so the risk is well worth it.

Danny is a barista! It is a simple job, but he really enjoys it, and it gives him a decent amount of free time to focus on the things he truly cares about. Danny doesn’t take anything very seriously and is known for being very funny and kind, and he is a very good friend. Everyone Danny knows trusts and relies on him, and he likes helping people and getting to hear a lot of gossip in the process.

Betsy is a waitress at a restaurant. She doesn’t like it, and she actually initially wanted to be an actress. However, it was a very tough business to break into, and Betsy wasn’t as successful as she would’ve liked to be. She still hasn’t given up on her dream, though, and a recent audition may have finally given Betsy the big break she has been waiting for.