Matar

Matar is an Alethi surgeon in his mid forties. Raised in Alethkar before apprenticing in Kharbranth. He is himself, not a powerful or wealthy man, coming from a middle dahn, but he has inadvertently rubbed elbows with some of the most powerful men of Roshar. One-time friend to Vargo Taravangian, King of Kharbranth, he also served as the household physician of House Kholin at the invitation of Navani, before the assassination of King Gavilar. Soon afterwards, during the True Desolation, he became a Radiant, and established and runs the sick wards of Urithiru with warmth and efficiency. He was a one time flame of Navani, before she was betrothed to Gavilar when they were young, though is now devoted to his wife and family.

Appearance: Matar is a tall man with a hidden strength, though not especially muscular. He has black hair and a beard, and intelligent green eyes. His beard has salt and pepper streaks running through it, greying prematurely due to the stress of being a surgeon and the father of two very independent daughters. His hands carry many scars and marks from his time as a healer that he refuses to treat with Progression, knowing they're a mark of who he is.

Personality: Matar possesses a quiet strength, and radiates warmth and decisiveness whenever he enters a room. He has ordered kings and Highprinces back to bed when they've been ill or injured, so it is incredibly difficult to rattle him. He is devoted to his wife, Mrali, and to his daughters, Rima, and Aela, though like all fathers, it makes his heart ache to see them grow and become more independent. As a healer it is impossible to shake his confidence. He is not arrogant, he has simply treated every possible injury and illness on Roshar. Besides, he knows panicking will not help his patients.

Abilities: As a Truthwatcher who has sworn the Third Ideal, Matar has access to the Surges of Illumination and Progression or Regrowth. Illumination allows him to create illusions and use Stormlight to perceive possible future events. Progression allows him to heal even the most horrific injuries, though he cannot bring the dead back to life. He uses Progression in tandem with his practical healing skills, treating less critical injuries with sutures and bone setting before using Stormlight to restore the flesh beneath. He is not a warrior, but was a bareknuckle boxer in his youth, and will step into any blow meant for his family.

Fracture: Fracture is Matar's bonded mistspren, appearing as a fractal of light as if it were shining through a pane of glass. She speaks only in quiet whispers in an odd, sing-song cadence, and is Matar's truest friend. She almost always speaks in the third person, referring to herself as "This one." As Matar has sworn the Third Ideal, she can manifest as his Shardblade, though she rarely needs to.