ADELINA BOUSSADANI

• Species: ExoHuman
• Born: 2604 aboard the Last Frontier
• Affiliation: Jane Mendoza Gang, Department for Drug Operations
• Place of Residence: Jane Mendoza Gang's Headquarters

Adelina Boussadani was born aboard the Last Frontier and began identifying as non-binary at the age of five. Their biological gender is female, but they prefer gender-neutral pronouns. Adelina's early life was shaped by the confined and communal existence aboard the spaceship, where resources were scarce, and personal belongings held significant value.

At the age of 15, Adelina became addicted to “E,” a precursor to the widely feared drug Frostbite. The substance was smuggled and sold by a dealer-ring exploiting the chemistry labs of the spaceship. To sustain their addiction, Adelina turned to theft, stealing goods and personal items from other passengers.

At 19, Adelina was caught during a theft and arrested by the Guarding Troopers. They were sentenced to two years in the ship’s prison wing. However, during the chaos of the crash landing in 2625, Adelina escaped custody and disappeared into the wilds of the newly settled planet. Declared dead in 2626 like many other missing passengers, Adelina used their anonymity to build a new life in the shadows.

By leveraging their understanding of drugs and networks, Adelina turned their addiction into a business. Post-Great War, they began working for Zhang "Venom" Langley, a prominent figure in the drug trade. In 2634, when Langley merged his operations with the Jane Mendoza Gang, Adelina officially became a Hand in the Department for Drug Operations.

• Job Title: Drug Trader and Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and distributing illegal substances for the gang’s operations.
• Establishing and managing networks of dealers across the Habitual Belt.
• Ensuring secure transportation of products while evading Federal patrols.
• Serving as a mentor for newer members in the drug trade, sharing expertise gained from years in the underground market.

• Traits: Shrewd, resourceful, fiercely independent
• Behavior: Adelina has an unflappable demeanor and a sharp wit. They are quick to identify opportunities and equally swift in dealing with threats. Despite their harsh past, Adelina demonstrates loyalty to the gang and a surprising willingness to help others struggling with addiction.
• Values: Adelina values freedom above all else, detesting systems of control and hierarchy. They are motivated by the desire to stay ahead of Federal forces and ensure the gang's drug trade thrives.

• Height: 1.72 meters
• Build: Slim but wiry, with a body accustomed to the rigors of travel and stress.
• Appearance: Adelina has short, jet-black hair with streaks of silver, sharp facial features, and piercing dark eyes. Their clothing is utilitarian but adorned with subtle, colorful accents. A tattoo of an alchemical symbol on their wrist marks their connection to the drug trade.

Adelina avoids direct confrontation but is adept at quick, evasive maneuvers and subtle strikes.

• Armor Class (AC): 12 (light armor, relying on speed)
• Hit Points (HP): 50

Actions:

• Dagger: Used for close-quarters self-defense. | Damage: 1d6 + 2 piercing
• Poison Spray: A small vial of homemade toxin used to incapacitate enemies. | Damage: 1d8 poison (DC 12 Constitution save)
• Smoke Bomb: Creates cover for escape or repositioning.

• Underground Networks: Adelina has advantage on persuasion or intimidation checks when dealing with dealers or smugglers.
• Quick Escape: Bonus action to disengage or hide in combat.
• Chemical Expertise: Proficient in identifying and crafting toxins and drugs.

Adelina is driven by survival, independence, and a polytoxic addiction. Consuming both Shika and Frostbite regularly, they integrate their personal interest in drugs and their lifestyle into an economic framework, finding a purpose within the gang’s operations. Their role in the drug trade ensures access to substances while offering stability and resources to continue living on their terms.

• Introduce Complexity: Use Adelina’s polytoxic addiction and sharp business acumen to create moral dilemmas or nuanced encounters with the players.
• Underground Operations: Adelina’s expertise in managing smuggling routes and networks can be central to missions involving the drug trade or black-market dealings.
• Combat Strategy: Adelina relies on agility, toxins, and environmental advantages in combat. Avoid head-on confrontations and emphasize creative escape tactics.
• Character Interactions: Their loyalty to the gang is conditional on their ability to thrive in the drug trade. Players can exploit this vulnerability to persuade or manipulate them.
• Mentorship Role: Adelina can serve as a mentor or guide for characters new to the underworld, providing unique insights into the gang’s dynamics.

• Ralar Region
• Jane Mendoza Gang
• Zhang "Venom" Langley
• Frostbite
• Shika