• Species: ExoHuman (Outlaw)
• Born: 2605 aboard the Last Frontier
• Affiliation: Jane Mendoza Gang (Hand), contract killer in the Beta Age

Sergio Adams was born aboard the Last Frontier into a life destined for infamy. By the time he was 22, he had been sentenced to the starship’s prison for allegedly murdering a passenger in 2627 — a crime he denied and for which no body was ever recovered. His life took a horrific turn during the Last Frontier’s crash landing, when a fire engulfed the prison wing. Trapped in his cell, Sergio was nearly burned alive before the structure failed, and he narrowly escaped.

Severely burned and left disfigured, Sergio was transferred to an improvised hospital after the landing. He seized the opportunity to escape custody, vanishing into the chaos of the Beta Age. Officially declared a missing person, Sergio spent the next several years as a contract killer, earning a reputation for brutal efficiency and spending his downtime in the underbelly of Firetown's Entertainment District.

When the founding of the Federal Confederation diminished the Entertainment District’s criminal havens, Sergio found himself struggling for shelter and income. In 2633, he joined the Jane Mendoza Gang, finding his niche in Elke van Veldhoven’s department. Now tasked as the doorkeeper of the secret gambling den in the Firetown Billard Saloon, Sergio operates as a brutal enforcer, leveraging fear and violence to maintain control.

• Job Title: Doorkeeper of the Secret Gambling Den, Firetown Billard Saloon

Responsibilities:

• Manages entry to the secret gambling den, ensuring only invited individuals are allowed access.
• Enforces the Jane Mendoza Gang’s rules with intimidation or violence.
• Acts as a bodyguard within the den, intervening during disputes or threats.
• Maintains order among patrons, ensuring the gang’s operations remain undisrupted.

• Traits: Brutal, sadistic, short-tempered.
• Behavior: Sergio is quick to anger and lacks restraint, often resorting to violence at the slightest provocation. He is deeply cynical, driven by a lust for power, money, and indulgence. Despite his brutality, he is cunning and capable of strategic thinking when necessary.
• Values: Sergio’s loyalty to the Jane Mendoza Gang is primarily driven by his dependence on their resources and protection. He places little value on human life, seeing others as tools or obstacles.

• Height: 1.69 meters
• Build: Small but broad-shouldered, with an intimidatingly muscular frame.
• Appearance: Sergio’s face is severely burned, a testament to his harrowing escape from the Last Frontier. His scars cover most of his face and neck, and his hair is cropped short to avoid irritation from his burns. His sharp, cold brown eyes convey a constant sense of danger. He dresses in rugged clothing suited for quick action, with a sleeveless jacket revealing the gang’s infrared tattoo on his forearm.

Sergio relies on intimidation and overwhelming firepower to dominate his foes.

• Armor Class (AC): 13 (agility and light armored vest)
• Hit Points (HP): 90

Actions:

• Atrana Prototype Gun (Name: ATR-31 “Screamer”): A heavy semi-automatic handgun with a 31-round magazine, originally designed for the Volunteer Army of Man. Its high-capacity ammunition and sleek matte black design make it deadly and efficient. The gun produces a sharp, screeching sound when fired, earning it the nickname “Screamer.” | Damage: 2d8 + 4 piercing damage. Critical hit on rolls of 19 or 20.

• Brutal Strike (Melee Attack): Sergio wields a spiked brass knuckle for devastating close-range attacks.
• | Damage: 1d6 + 3 bludgeoning damage.

Explosive Temper (Ability): When Sergio drops below 50% HP, he gains advantage on attack rolls and deals an additional 2 damage on successful hits for the remainder of combat.

• Doorkeeper’s Intimidation: Sergio’s presence imposes disadvantage on deception and persuasion checks made by characters trying to bluff or manipulate him.
• Fearsome Reputation: Nearby NPCs with lower-level stats must succeed on a Wisdom save or become frightened for 1 round.

Sergio is driven by a primal need for survival and power. With his savings squandered on gambling and indulgence, he is perpetually in debt, constantly seeking money or favors to stay afloat. Though loyal to Elke van Veldhoven, his volatile nature makes him a liability in delicate situations. Sergio dreams of climbing higher in the gang’s ranks, though his reckless behavior often undermines his ambitions.

Sergio Adams is a chaotic and volatile character, ideal for high-tension encounters.

• Combat: Sergio uses the ATR-31 “Screamer” to dominate ranged combat, favoring precise, brutal shots. His Explosive Temper ability makes him increasingly dangerous as he takes damage.
• Social Encounters: As a doorkeeper, Sergio tests players’ wit and social skills. His guarded nature requires careful negotiation, while his short temper makes him easy to provoke.
• Narrative Role: Sergio’s dark past and volatile personality provide rich opportunities for moral dilemmas, betrayal, or alliances. Players might exploit his debts or recklessness to gain leverage over him.

• The exohuman society and subcultures in the Gamma Age
• Firetown
• Jane Mendoza Gang
• Elke van Veldhoven
• Firetown Billard Saloon