Matthew Hays

Physical Appearance:

Has always looked old for his age and easily passes as older. He is tall, with dark-blonde hair, a bristly jaw and blue eyes. He is considered handsome.

 Character Traits: 

Bitter towards his father, Malcolm, and many of the townspeople who look down upon him because of Malcolm's actions.

 Matthew and Cassandra: 

 Relationships: 

Cassandra McCall-Matthew's cousin and best friend.

Liberty Prentiss-Matthew and Liberty meet after he is wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg. They develop a close friendship.

Meri Turner-Matthew and Meri meet after he is wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg. He is attracted to her, but she seems very aloof at times.

Mel Michaels-A fellow soldier in the Virginia regiment that becomes a good friend.

Kent Wilson-A fellow solder in the Virginia regiment. He immediately shows disdain towards Matthew and continually bullies him.