Tom Cruise could be called Ballpark. The Hindu could be called Veggie Dog. Their boss would be Colonel Mustard, a paternalistic figure who was friends with Ballpark's father, Jumbo. Jumbo and the Colonel started the Dog House together, but ten years ago Ballpark's father died suspiciously in a hot dog eating contest with the Russians. The colonel took Ballpark in and treated him like a son.
Salt is a sweet guy.
He's not quite as good at cooking or eating hot dogs as Ballpark, but he's not nearly as arrogant either. He's sorta sweet and akward, maybe has a wife and kids. However, when the new accountant for the joint turns out to be an extremely beautiful, business savvy young woman, Ballpark finds his attempts to woo her completely unsuccesful. His wacky hijinks fail to win her MBA heart. Of course, as soon as we get to know and like Salt, he's gotta die.