2. Matthews
MATTHEWS MKHIZE
Role in Story: Rabz’s mentor and guide.
Occupation: Retired mining magnate.
Age: 65.
Main Trait: A quiet, thoughtful free spirit who lives in his own world. He feels the calling to become a healer but is too afraid of disappointing his family and business associates.
WANTS: To remedy the plight of others and see justice being done in the world.
FLAW: Headstrong and stubborn.
NEEDS: To learn to listen to others.
FEARS: Not being able to do his own thing and being pigeon-holed.
Strengths: Philosophical and highly intelligent.
Special Abilities: He feels the emotions of others very strongly. He can sense when someone is angry, or afraid, or happy. He’s an expert at traditional stick-fighting.
Backstory: Black sheep of his family. His mother was interested in the paranormal and this sparked the interest in him.