Age: 27
Race: Aschen (Human)
Ethnicity: Caprican
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 164 lbs
Place of Birth: Caprica City, Langara
Place of Residence: Caprica City, Langara
Religion: Atheist
Personality: Strong-willed and strong-hearted, Matt is a down to earth (or should that be down to caprica?) guy whose philosophy in life is to do right by other people who need it. If someone needs help he's more likely to ask "what can I do?" than "why should I do anything?". Not quite as naive as he might sound, Matt is more than aware that there are people who would take advantage of a kind heart and he tries to make sure he knows what he's getting into before he does it. Despite this positive attitude towards helping those in need, Matt isn't incredibly cheerful or bright or happy - he's burned out on life so far and looking for something to change that.
Bio: Matt was born into an average low-means Aschen family, with two younger sisters, skirting just above the poverty line. He got through school with slightly above average grades but nothing particularly outstanding, and the best job that he could secure as far as money went was to go into the military. Whilst Matt and his family didn't really support the often warlike nature of their nation, money was money, and their objections weren't severe enough to avoid it entirely.
During training, Matt met another young man in a similar position to him named Daniel White. Daniel had joined the military in order to help his single mother support his younger brother, as she couldn't work due to having to look after him. His father had left her without a word only months prior whilst being their only source of income.
The two bonded and became fast friends during training, and were stationed together in a base on one of the outer worlds for the first five years of their service. Their friendship quickly developed into a romance, and in the manner of many young couples they decided to get married in their fourth year. It was a small ceremony with just close friends and family involved, but special nonetheless.
Just as their terms were coming to an end, however, the Aschen occupied Terra. The Aschen-UCON conflict began and their contracts were involuntarily renewed. The two were stationed on different ships during the war, but they kept in touch through video calls and planned what they'd do after the end of the war together.
That was until Daniel's ship was destroyed in a fleet engagement. There were no survivors.
Devastated, Matt served the last year of the conflict as a shell of his former self, heartbroken and miserable. When the conflict ended and the Aschen were victorious he felt no joy for it. He left the military as soon as his term was over and returned to Caprica city. His family consoled him, and he offered his own comfort to Daniel's mother and brother, but even a year and a half after his husband's passing, he is still not the man he used to be.
He secured himself a maintenance job in a Tech Con facility in Caprica City, and works through the days in quiet solitude. He has a friendly relationship with other workers and attends social gatherings, but there's no denying that he feels the absence of his husband like a constant weight on his shoulders - the absence of all the plans they made, the places they were going to visit, the children they were going to adopt. It's long past time to move on, but he can't bring himself to. Not yet, anyway. Soon, but not yet. Never yet.
Skills and Talents:
- Physically fit and strong.
- Good with small, fiddly work.
- Passable mechanic.
- Trained in combat, both in firearms and hand-to-hand.
Equipment/Belongings:
- Average car
- Plasma pistol (carried)
- Plasma Rifle (kept at home)
- Wallet containing several precious photos.