Mattus

(a.k.a. Ghost)

One of the most experienced of the Sentinel Rangers, Mattus has the most extensive knowledge of all regions of Egg Island that exists. It is even rumored that he has found a route through the Dragonbone Mountains, but if he has, no one has heard it from him.
Mattus is on the far side of middle-age, the oldest Ranger yet in active service and show no sign of slowing down or retiring. He is uncomfortable in large groups, and avoids the larger communities whenever possible. He is only seen in such places when he requires supplies he cannot acquire in any other place or by any other means.
While generally described as anti-social, he is diligent about his duties as a Sentinel and attends the quarterly gatherings as often as possible. He is a committed record-keeper and the journals of his travels are eagerly read and carefully preserved. The knowledge he shares has trained many cubs as well as experienced Rangers. He has even found some evidence for the legends of the The Wolf Children
He was the one who discovered the source of the toxin that had sickened the deer herds of the southern Cloak Forest as well as the grazing sheep of the nearby communities, tracing it back to the rotting corpses of a herd of deer that had apparently crossed the frozen stream only to break into the frigid water below and drown. In the spring, the thaw caused these carcasses to rot and the the tainted water sickened any who drank from it. Once the carcasses were hauled out of the water and burned, the problem resolved itself.
Mattus, while avoiding most communities, doesn't reject the sociality of others. He has been known to spent a night or two in the smaller hamlets, or share a campfire with travelers. He'll mend a fence, or fashion a new bowstring, or teach the youngsters knots. Most who see him are glad for his company, but he didn't gain the moniker of 'Ghost' because he was easy to find. If he doesn't wish to be seen, he isn't.
There have been those among the Sentinels who have encouraged him to retire from the wilds, mostly out of concern for his age, and also out of worry that his vast knowledge will be lost, knowing there is much he knows that has never made it into his writings. He has always declined. Eventually, he will find his end, but if it is his choice it will be in the wilds that he loves.
His Sentinal knot is also called a butterfly loop.

by Public domain

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Generally in excellent health, possibly the result of both healthy active living and rarely in the presence of others who might carry disease. He is short, but both strong and agile.

Body Features

Stocky, with a solid but not bulky musculature.

Facial Features

Dark face, brown eyes, with a broad nose. He has a scruffy beard and moustache.

Apparel & Accessories

He wears leather or woolen garments, durable for a life lived in the wild. His feet are shod in sturdy boots in the winter, and moccasins in the summer, although this may vary depending on where he roves. He carries a pack with a bedroll tied beneath it and a bow slung across his shoulders. He carries a long knife and a coil of rope is tied to his leather belt.

Current Location

Egg Island

Age

about 50

Gender

Male

Eyes

Dark brown

Hair

Fairly short, and generally frizzy. Dark with bits of white beginning to show.

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Dark skinned

Height

5' 6"

Weight

160 lb