[Mathias is a hard-working and spirited man, often taking on long hours at the office to provide for his family the life he believes they deserve. He is kind and loves his three children with all his heart. He treats his sons differently from his daughter, she being the youngest he is most protective of and where he is quick to praise her he can be quick to discipline his sons. Although a happy man his son's illness has begun to take its toll on Mathias and although he does not show it to his family he is wrought with guilt that he cannot help his son.]

[His family, playing the piano, animals, laughter,terriyaki smoking.]

[Knowing other people are unhappy, being useless, his boss.]

[Playing the piano, helping his children.]

[Grade 8 pianist, Good public speaker, Great (if unappreciated) lawyer.]

[His silver zippo.]

[Mathias never wanted the big life, all he ever wanted was to settle down with a family. Eventually he got his wish and fathered three children. Raising them wasn't always easy and balancing his work as an attorney and his family life was difficult meaning many times he had to miss a school play or a soccer match or forgot to pick up his kid from school. Still he was happy with it all, despite the constant work he was contented with his life he had everything he had ever wanted. That was until his middle son fell ill...]