[hider=Matthias Lowell]
[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/mkkeJBU.jpg?1[/img]
[color=f5f5dc][h3] “Emotions can make you vulnerable, but they’re what separate us from those… those monsters… never forget that when you look at me.”[/h3][/color]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/hUMb2aS.png[/img][/center]

[color=f5f5dc]Age:[/color] 26

[color=f5f5dc]Gender:[/color] Male

[color=f5f5dc]Role:[/color] Seer Medic

[color=f5f5dc]Skills:[/color] 
[color=f5f5dc]* Gaze Into The Abyss[/color]
- It is said that those who gaze long enough into the abyss can feel the abyss gazing back, and the same can be said about The Other. While Matthias can see into The Other and use it for tactical advantages or use it as a way to gain knowledge, often he finds himself puzzled as to his connection with The Other and how it can use him just as much as he can use it.

[color=f5f5dc]* Medical Expertise[/color]
- When not covering people, Matthias has been given extensive training in the art of medical care, a majority of which are temporary solutions when away from Anselmo. He can get you patched up, but it’d be best to see a doc if you ever get back to safety as his supplies can’t cover everything.

[color=f5f5dc]* Nimble Fighter[/color]
- Being slow can end up killing you, and Matthias knows that. Pure strength was never Matthias' forte, and he relies more on dodging and redirecting attacks rather than attempting to fight blindly, and he has his agility to thank for that. Most of the time, however, he simply uses this to outrun enemies or parkour over obstacles with the help of his speed.  

[color=f5f5dc]* Always was a good cook[/color]
- While not combat related, it has been said that Matthias was always a good cook, even with sparse ingredients. You can always count on him for a delicious meal.

[color=f5f5dc]Weaponry:[/color]
[url=http://star-citizen-news-radio.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pavol-humaj-pavolhumaj-sc-burst.jpg]The Oculus [/url]
- A Redesigned SMG that came into being in the apocalypse, it’s surprising lightweight nature and simple firing mechanism makes it a good starting gun for a newer soldier.

[url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f2/0d/9d/f20d9d4eeea0087972446580d5b14b19.jpg]Cataclysm-SF43[/url]
- A common shotgun, Though while it has been said to be a pain to reload, it has incredible stopping power with minimal spread, shredding something up close if it comes to that. It’s standard issue to Matthias, and often is his primary weapon as accuracy isn't a problem when something gets close.

[url=https://www.crkt.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/beff4985b56e3afdbeabfc89641a4582/h/t/httpimages.salsify.comimageuploads--9fj5fgvk--c_padw_1840h_824fl_clip.png8wbifwf5tc9z6wwg8gbjw.png]Tactical Knife[/url]
- You can never go wrong with a knife, and sometimes a classical design is all you need for personal self defense. It’s short and to the point, and comes in handy when out of bullets.

[color=f5f5dc]Equipment:[/color]
[color=f5f5dc]* Lightweight Armor[/color]
- Sacrificing defense for mobility, Matthias custom armor has kept him safe in most scenarios without having to sacrifice his agility. Complete with a customized helmet and visor that keeps radiation and harmful gasses at bay... Though lacking several modifications that could be made...

[color=f5f5dc]* Tan Scarf[/color]
- While not providing much utility, at the very least it keeps his neck warm. Is said to be a memento from someone dear.

[color=f5f5dc]* Medical Utility Belt[/color]
- A utility belt that has several different pouches, along with placeholders for small medical equipment. Various painkillers such as morphine, gauze for wounds, and other things can be found inside the pouches, but due to their small size, he is limited in what he can have on him during the action. 

[color=f5f5dc]* Fingerless Gloves[/color]
- Allows him to still have a steady grip with his fingers, while also having the majority of his hand covered and protected. Useful for when he has to climb things like trees or grabbing ledges.


[color=f5f5dc]Appearance:[/color] [hider=A memento of the past][center][img]http://i.imgur.com/r8623GV.png?3[/img][/center][/hider]
(It's meant to look like an old, faded photograph)
[color=f5f5dc]Height[/color]
- 5'10"

[color=f5f5dc]Background:[/color] Matthias early life was nothing glamorous, growing up in the farming district. It was fortunate for his family that their share of the land was within the sanctuary of the walls, for while there were farms and orchards outside the walls, they weren't as safe as those that resided inside. At least, that was how rumor had it. Matthias the youngest of 4, and as soon as he was able to, he was put to work on the farm as the family could use all the hands they could get. It wasn't anything really special to him, but he didn't mind getting his hands dirty and doing honest work.

But there was always a nagging feeling inside, that, even when he attended the small school there, continued to pester him and yet, he couldn't place his finger on what was going on. He was seemingly content with helping his family, but deep inside he could hear a voice telling him there was more out there than just a farm and basic knowledge of the world. And while he knew it would relatively safe and reliable, as each year passed in his youth he couldn't help but want to think of something else to do.

The spark he needed to find his passion came from when he accompanied his father into the civil district for a delivery. To him, their lives were so much more... different than his was. They moved with a purpose that he himself could not distinguish at the time, and yet he felt as if this is where he belonged. But... There was more to it than that. On that day, he witnessed several medical personel began to rush off towards some sort of location, and yet, while he could tell they were doctors or medics, they had something else with them. As if it were lingering in the shadows, a calling that he couldn't quite distinguish what it was. And so he followed them, arriving at the steps of the Seers Corp headquarters before an adult took notice of his presence, feeling that the boy had potential. He told Matthias to strive to come here and solve the mystery as to what his calling was. For that voice wasn't his own, it was The Other telling him he could be so much more if he opened his eyes.

As he grew into his teens and neared his adulthood, he strove to do better in school and learn as much as he could, not only for his sake, but for others as well. When he turned 18, he managed to get into the Anselmo Educational Society and Center of Advancement, taking his time at there to chase two of his desires. From various medical supplies to operations and procedures, he did his best to keep up and truly learn on the medical side. And often, he'd be in the Seer Corp, being taught the ways of seers and how to use it to benefit society. And through this, he wasn't alone. He had met an academy ranger in training whose name was Marcel who desired to go out and explore the wilds. Matthias didn't know how they clicked, but they often helped the other. Marcel helped Matthias hone his marksmanship and accuracy with a gun occasionally, and Matthias helped Marcel study, telling him about The Other.

Time went on, and soon they were separated when Matthias was 22, Marcel going on an expedition team and Matthias to stay and practice. And for a year, things went well. Matthias got experience in The Other in a safer environment, along with training to become a doctor, and Marcel was still alive. It was only by chance that they placed Matthias to accompany Marcel's expedition team to investigate an outpost that had gone dark. It was to be Matthias' first real trip outside into the wilderness to make sure the team would get home safe.

But... when they got there, there was so much destruction that you couldn't call it an outpost anymore. It was just a decimation of life, finding no survivors in the brief, ominous, silent search they had. It wasn't until they had started to leave did they notice the movement on the outskirts of the destruction and that Matthias had begun to realize that he had been underprepared. Chaos ensued as dozens of monsters leapt from the shadows, attempting to kill the team with a sneak attack as they had waited for the moment to strike. Blood and bullet shells seemed to cover the air and the deafening sound of gunfire filled the area.

They did their best to retreat, but it felt as if when one monster went down, two more took its place. It was luck that Marcel and Matthias, along with their leader and one other, had managed to break through the monsters enough to start running away towards what seemed like a building that was still intact, relatively speaking. If anything, it was their best fortifications against the monsters and would be the safest option, as running away from the outpost was not due to being surrounded. As they ran, they could hear the anguish of their fallen teammates as they were torn apart...

Bursting through the doors, they immediately shut them and began to pile whatever they could to block the entrance and stall the horde outside. The place was littered with holes, some large enough for a body to hide in. It didn't take long for the loud banging on the door to happen, and as the group aimed their weapons at the door, their leader began to set up a distress signal... But, who knew if it would reach Anselmo with the outpost in ruins. What made the situation worse was how the monsters must have been attempting to find or create a way inside, as the building shook above them. In hindsight, it wasn't a wise decision to hide inside, but it was the only viable option at the time. Worse still, Matthias began to have visions of the attack on the outpost, being relayed the information from The Other. But it meant there could be a way to stall for even longer. He rushed through the building, attempting to come up with some solution. The Other was attempting to show him something, but what?

Involuntarily, he was pulled into The Other, barely taking notice of the monster's minds and souls as he attempted to recover from the initial shock. But, he saw this as an opportunity, attempting to reach out to them in an attempt to confuse the monsters or tamper with them. However, before he was able to sucessfully do so, the building they were attacking collapsed. It was as if The Other was taunting him for attempting to save their lives, and he could hear a voice mocking him, having the event replay over and over in front of Matthias as the young man knelt down in horror at what he was witnessing.

Everything past that is a blur to Matthias, almost like a void in his memory, and when he regained consciousness, the world was blurry and moving. But, not voluntarily; He was being dragged out of the rubble by a ranger team. And while he wasn't fully aware of what was going on, his eyes locked on the corpses that they had pulled from the rubble. His entire team, crushed and coated in blood. He too was battered and broken, but not as severe as he had been in The Other. It seemed that when he had entered The Other, Marcel had placed him inside one of the holes in the ground so that he was out of the way and easier to protect. And when the building fell, he used his body, heavy armor and all, as a shield above to keep Matthias safe.

It took several years for Matthias to fully recover, but he was upset... Not only at his failure for not using his Seer abilities to help, but for not noticing the monsters gathering in the first place. They told him that it was fine, that it was a learning experience, but he felt as if he failed them.

And so, he dedicated himself to better harnessing his abilities, both in the medical field and in his research on The Other, until he felt ready to face the outside world once more.

[color=f5f5dc]Other:[/color] Often, he can be found humming or singing softly to himself. Also, he can be found occasionally staring at a fading photo.

[color=f5f5dc]Wish:[/color] He wishes that he had the technology to heal and protect others without worry that they will be hurt. He wants fatal injuries to cease to exist.

[color=f5f5dc]Trauma:[/color] Matthias is haunted by the memory of his former squad and their unfortunate deaths inside the building that was meant to protect them.
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