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

Sergio Adams was born aboard the Last Frontier and by age 22 had been imprisoned for an alleged passenger murder in 2627 — a crime he always denied. During the crash landing, a fire swept through the prison wing; Sergio, grievously burned, escaped the wreckage and vanished into the chaos of Beta-Age Firetown. Over the next years he built a reputation as a ruthless contract killer, spending downtime in the Entertainment District’s underbelly.

When the Federal Confederation reforms shuttered many criminal haunts, Sergio lost his under-the-radar gigs. In 2633 he joined the Jane Mendoza Gang under Elke van Veldhoven’s command. Tasked as the doorman and heavy for the Gang’s VIP rooms upstairs in the Firetown Billiards Saloon, he enforces access and punishes rule-breakers with brutal efficiency. His local collaborators include Haruto Miller — doorkeeper of the Saloon — and Maria Reuter, the Saloon’s Federal Hostess and secret ledger-manipulator for the Gang.

• Gatekeeper for the Jane Mendoza Gang: Vet and admit only invited patrons to the upstairs VIP rooms. Maintain order and silence during clandestine gambling events

• Traits: Brutal, sadistic, short-tempered
• Behavior: Quick to anger, he resorts to violence at minor slights; nonetheless strategic when high stakes demand subtlety
• Values: Loyalty to the Gang’s protection; sees all 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): Spiked brass knuckle, +6 to hit, 1d6+3 bludgeoning
• Explosive Temper (Trait): At ≤45 HP, gains advantage on attack rolls and +2 damage on hits

• Doorkeeper’s Intimidation: Sergio’s presence imposes disadvantage on deception and persuasion checks made by characters trying to bluff or manipulate him.
• Fearsome Reputation: Lower-level NPCs within 30 ft must pass DC 13 Wisdom save or be frightened for 1 round

• Survival & Debt: Eternally in debt from gambling and excess, Sergio hunts contracts and protection money to stay afloat
• Gang Advancement: Ambitious to rise above “hand” status, even as his volatility makes him a risk to the Gang

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
• Maria Reuter (Federal Host of the Firetown Billiards Saloon)
• Haruto Miller (Doorkeeper of the Firetown Billiards Saloon)